A member asked:

Hot water burn from 3 days ago. red part is insanely itchy. the part with opened blister is not but it's oozing pus. what should i do? i had night sweats.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Burn care: A blister oozing pus is likely infected, so it's best to see a health care provider for burn care right away.

Answered 6/16/2015

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

R/O CELLULITIS: Cellulitis is a superficial skin infection that can be caused after an abrasion or rupture of a boil . if it is extending up your arm SEEK PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION YOU MAY NEED ANTIBIOTICS. Seek prompt evaluation for potential need of IV VS oral antibiotics/X-ray /labs. SEEK PROMPT EVALUATION SINCE INFECTION IS PROGRESSING

Answered 6/18/2015

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