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Need help again....my friend who is diabetic bruised his toe 7 now some liuid oozing from it.what can it be & what is best for him to do!!
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R/O CELLULITIS: Cellulitis is a superficial skin infection that can be caused after an abrasion or rupture of a boil . Keep the area clean and apply topical antibiotics. Seek prompt evaluation for potential need of oral antibiotics/X-ray /labs. F/U with your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen, oral antibiotics may be needed.DIABETICS NEED PROMPT EVALUATION AND TREATMENT WITH ANTIBIOTICS SOONER
Answered 5/24/2015
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