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A member asked:

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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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

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.

Answered 8/30/2018

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