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Cut on ankle after beach tender to touch/flex ankle; red around the edges. not hot. safe to treat at home? been 6 days. thanks.

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Likely need Antibio: 29y/o female asks, Cut on ankle after beach Tender to touch/flex ankle; red around the edges. Not Hot. Safe to treat at home? been 6 days. Thanks. Probably safe to treat at home but need some help. Redness suggest inflammation/possible infection/cellulitis. Warm moist compress X 5-10 mins 2 or 3X daily and resting ankle can help but likely need Antibiotics to resolve well. See MD for eval.

Answered 1/3/2017

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