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I had a skin biopsy and now its infected, itchy, and has puss, why?

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

It's infected: Go see a doctor and habe the wound evaluated you will need antibiotics and possibly , drainage if an abscess has formed.

Dr Davie agreed

Answered 8/15/2018

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A member asked:

I had a skin biopsy and now its infected, itchy, and has puss, why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Leander Po answered

Dr Davie agreed

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