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The skin on the back of my foot has come off from new shoes and its bright red leaking pus & so painful i cannot even walk what can i do for the pain?

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Dr. Justin Buchanan answered

Specializes in Radiology

See your doctor: It sounds like you may have a skin infection and you should be seen by a doctor. You may need an antibiotic or other treatment.

Answered 4/14/2014

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Dr. Robert Perlmuter answered

See a doctor: This sounds like an infection of your skin or cellulitis. Pus suggests an abscess, you should be seen by a doctor right away.

Dr Gill and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/19/2014

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A member asked:

The skin on the back of my foot has come off from new shoes and its bright red leaking pus & so painful i cannot even walk what can i do for the pain?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Justin Buchanan answered

Dr. Robert Perlmuter answered

Dr Gill and another doctor agreed

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