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My cellulitis is turning purple and discharging something that looks like blood. also i'm on bactrian and kelfax and the redness is seeming to go away?
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Cellulitis: It appears that the medication you are on is working, but you may have a draining abscess or cyst that needs to be packed so that it can heal, properly.
Answered 2/3/2014
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May be ok: Check, with your doc. Rednessmimproving probably good but check it out.
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