I have been suffering from painful, red, and tender cellulitis on my legs and face for a long time; what medicine should I take to treat this?
Asked by Female, 34 · 3 days ago
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that usually causes redness, warmth, swelling, pain, and tenderness. If it keeps coming back on the legs or face for a long time, it should be taken seriously because repeated infections can damage the skin and deeper tissues over time. Recurrent cellulitis can happen due to diabetes, poor circulation, chronic swelling in the legs, fungal infection between the toes, weak immunity, skin injuries, or untreated underlying skin problems that allow bacteria to enter repeatedly. Since cellulitis is an infection, treatment often requires proper antibiotics, and in some cases, stronger or longer courses are needed depending on severity and the area involved. However, the exact medicine should be chosen only after a medical examination because facial cellulitis and leg cellulitis can sometimes become serious if not treated correctly. Keeping the skin clean, treating cracks or fungal infections early, avoiding scratching, and controlling conditions like diabetes can help prevent recurrence. If you have fever, increasing swelling, pus, spreading redness, or severe pain, it is important to seek medical care quickly because untreated cellulitis can spread deeper and may need urgent treatment.