A member asked:

Dad has diabetes had a cut then got rashes on skin.dr put on cefuroxime & cream.cut healed rashes drying but today one rash & pinkish liquid from it!

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Dr. Austin Yeargan answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

DM: Any wound in a diabetic must be taken seriously. Bactroban (mupirocin) ointment 2% is an excellent option in the setting of mild disease.

Answered 6/12/2015

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