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Cellulitis on inner thigh, on day 6 of atb's, redness/swelling gone, now just left with what looks like 2 brown bruises, is this normal?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

What started: Varicose vein? Clot? Injury? The history and exams are needed to discern the issues.

Answered 6/7/2015

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