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I am diabetic and i am not sure if my scab is infected. around the wound is red and the scab is green. does this mean it's infected?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Could be infected.: You're description makes it entirely possible that you're cut is infected. You should have it looked at right away. You may need an antibiotic and manual cleaning of the site.

Answered 9/21/2015

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A member asked:

I am diabetic and i am not sure if my scab is infected. around the wound is red and the scab is green. does this mean it's infected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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