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Brown pus coming out of cellulitis, do i need to see my doctor?

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Yes: Brown pus is digested blood. You could be bleeding inside. You need confirmation and blood is also a rich medium for bacteria so the infection can flare up. Need adjustment of your antibiotics.

Answered 12/14/2012

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Dr. Corinne Kauderer answered

Specializes in Wound care

Brown cellulitis: Brown colored pus with cellulitis usually implies blood has been mixed in the wound. Red blood cells turn brownish in color once they begin to break down in a wound. You definitely need to see a physician or wound specialist and allow them to take a culture of the wound and prescribe for you an antibiotic.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Jorge Valdes answered

Specializes in Wound care

Absolutely: With pus draining you must be evaluated by your physician which will culture the wound and start you on the right antibiotic.

Answered 3/26/2013

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