What are the medical treatments for Cellulitis?

The medical treatment for cellulitis involves the application of either oral antibiotics or if it is a significant infection, the admission to hospital and the administration of IV antibiotics. Generally also the local area will be painful and the use of medications such as paracetamol or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as Brufen may be recommended by your doctor. There are certain studies that are ongoing that might suggest that in certain circumstances oral steroids may be of benefit to reduce the inflammatory process subsequently reducing pain.