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Son has cut. applied a&d for 2 days. is bout the size of a dime but has red around it bigger than a 50 cent piece. has scab. is it infected?

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Cellulitis : If wound has worsening redness around it and warm and tender then likely infected and needs antibiotics but should be seen by infectious diseases specialist

Answered 2/7/2015

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Likely: A&D ointment has probably done nothing but interfere with the bodies attempt to heal the cut.I would have it looked at before it spreads.

Answered 11/14/2016

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