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I have a red wound on my left thigh and it won't go away.can you suggest medication to get rid of it?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Needs to be seen: Wounds like you are describing need to be seen in order to be properly evaluated. I would suggest going to see your family doc or a dermatologist for this. They should be able to help you or point you to folks who can.

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/24/2014

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Infection?: See md for possible infection .Redness from non infected wound will heal over time.

Answered 3/30/2015

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