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Cut on back of calf 4 weeks not healing i've had a week of fluoxacillian no better. any suggestions to help it heal?
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See your doctor: Wounds that fail to heal are usually due to other problems. I see you take Metformin. Is your diabetes controlled? Uncontrolled diabetes can be a reason for delayed wound healing. You may need to be treated at a wound care center.
Answered 11/14/2015
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