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Small red sore on my leg which has not healed in 3 weeks. i tried ickthomal but it has not disappeared. what could it be?

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Red sore on leg.: Several possibilities. May try antibiotic ointment e.g. Neosporum twice per day for ten days to see if that helps. If not relieved then see your doctor for advice.

Answered 2/9/2014

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