Just to say I first got cellulitis 12 years ago. I was told to stay vigilant in future and to keep a close eye on any cuts or other possible sources of infection. If redness begins, it's a good idea to draw a line around the redness and immediately seek medical help if it spreads. Cellulitis tends to recur and is potentially very serious. I've gone to local emergency departments on three occasions since thr first event, and I have been given intravenous antibiotics once snd antibiotic injection once. Each time I was put on a week or 10 days of very strong doses of antibiotics.