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Do i have gangrene or a serious infection if so hoew do i treat this a couple of days ago i branded my arm three times two of the brands feel fine the other is hard to the touch a brownish greenish yellow color it hurts not horrible but bad it is not cons
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If : If you think you have an infection and the antibiotic cream you are using doesn't seem to be working, then you need to see a doctor. They will be able to tell what it going on and if your are infected, give you the oral antibiotics you need to fight off the infection. Good luck!
Answered 10/3/2016
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