<human>: 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
<bot>: 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.