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My shoes have rub my skin on my heel and my skin is peeling off and red around it so painful ive notice yellow pus coming from it is infection?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

By definition: Yes, you have an infection. See a doctor as you may need an antibiotic.

Answered 3/22/2020

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