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I have a quarter inch size hole in my arm that is full of puss. what could it be?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Infection: likely so see doctor have them get culture and give antibiotics

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/21/2014

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sounds like an: infection/abscess collection. It likely will need to be drained by a physician and a course of antibiotics prescribed.

Answered 8/26/2014

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A member asked:

I have a quarter inch size hole in my arm that is full of puss. what could it be?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

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