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A member asked:

Is bactroban a good ointment for a diabetic wound that has some fluid oozing from it. thanks?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

DM oozing wound: No you need to see a Dr to find out what is going on.

Answered 9/10/2017

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