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There was a very tiny spot looked like a cut yesterday on thigh with little red around it. today there's a small thin red streak from area. infection?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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Maybe.: A red streak going toward your heart, from a cut or sore or boil, is a sign of spreading infection, and needs to be evaluated. Get checked today.

Answered 10/6/2015

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A member asked:

There was a very tiny spot looked like a cut yesterday on thigh with little red around it. today there's a small thin red streak from area. infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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