my daughter has cellulitis on her ankle and lower left leg she was diagnosed 2 days ago and is on Kephlex it does not appear to be better but she is still itchy and let is somewhat sore. she has a soccer game tomorrow can she play in the soccer game or is it too risky
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As your daughter is diagnosed to have cellulitis of lower left leg, which is a bacterial infection of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and fascia. It is swollen, red and the surface shows crusting. Minor trauma or cracks/breaks in the skin provide a portal of entry for the bacteria. Stasis dermatitis predisposes to infection. If I was your treating doctor I would have advised an oral antibiotic for a week (preferable penicillin group e.g. Amoxicillin in combination with clavulanic acid, 375 mg thrice daily for a week). A topical antibacterial like 2% mupirocin can be applied at the site of blisters. An OTC painkiller like ibuprofen twice or thrice would help you with the pain. Thank you.