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I had a little cut in my perineum area i bath in tea tree oil and warm water now it's swollen with pus what happened?
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Infection: Unfortunately, it sounds like an infection. Please see a physician for antibiotic treatment, if necessary, and also drainage of any abscesses.
Answered 2/20/2015
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