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I have a cut on my ribs that seems infected. recently i've started seeing a rashy group of red bumps trailing off up onto my chest. it's very painful?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

See a doctor: Without being able to examine this would only be guessing. You need to have this seen by an experienced clinician, diagnosed and treated appropriately. Good luck.

Answered 10/29/2013

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A member asked:

I have a cut on my ribs that seems infected. recently i've started seeing a rashy group of red bumps trailing off up onto my chest. it's very painful?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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