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My foot itches a little. a pus sack forms and more and more of my skin gets infected. please help me. it has been 3 months now. it does not heal.
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Exam: Pustular skin infections require an examination and probable culture with antibiotic therapy. Call for an appointment with your physician- NOW!
Answered 9/29/2016
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See your doctor: You need to see your physician. He/she will obtain a culture of the pus and find out what is causing this infection. Then, you can be adequately treated.
Answered 9/29/2016
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