Cellulitis Prescription Online

Cellulitis - Overview

Cellulitis is a type of skin infection caused by bacteria. People who might need cellulitis treatment can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe cellulitis prescription medication when appropriate to do so.

What Is A Cellulitis Infection?

A cellulitis infection is a bacterial infection of the skin, generally caused by certain types of Staphylococcus (Staph) or Streptococcus (Strep) bacteria. Cellulitis is a common condition, with over 14 million cases in the United States. Some people, such as athletes, prisoners, military personnel and intravenous drug users might have an increased risk of getting a cellulitis infection. While some cases of cellulitis are caused by bacteria sensitive to many medications, others are caused by resistant bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Cellulitis Symptoms

Cellulitis can cause a variety of symptoms, including redness, pain, streaking and hardening (induration) of the skin that is infected. Cellulitis can also cause streaks of redness and can progress into a collection of pus known as an abscess. In serious cases, cellulitis can cause more extensive symptoms such as fever and organ damage.

Cellulitis - Treatment And Medications

While most cases of cellulitis respond to oral medications, some cellulitis infections require intravenous medications or a procedure to drain any abscesses present. The main class of medications used to treat cellulitis are antibiotics, and medications prescribed might include the following:

• Bactrim
• Cefazolin
• Ceftriaxone
• Cefuroxime
• Cephalexin (Keflex)
• Clindamycin (Cleocin)
• Nafcillin
• Oxacillin

Can I Get Cellulitis Treatment Online?

Because cellulitis treatment frequently requires prescription medications, some people wonder if they can get treatment for cellulitis online. Push Health connects people who might need treatment for cellulitis symptoms on the body with medical providers who can prescribe cellulitis medication treatment when appropriate to do so.

More Cellulitis Information

• Cellulitis - CDC