Facial Cellulitis Causes, Treatments and More
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6. How is Facial Cellulitis Treated?
Oral antimicrobial antibiotics that treat facial cellulitis include cefazolin, cefuroxime and oxacillin. Cellulitis usually shows signs of improvement within three days of starting the antibiotics. A doctor will explain how long to take the prescription and when to let them know if there's no improvement.
Treatment for pain and fever includes over-the-counter medications, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, and cold compresses to help with swelling and discomfort from the heated infected area.
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