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After a minor scrape wounds are becoming red around it an pimpled with puss under the skin. also taking long periods of time to heal an scaring after.
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Possible infection: It sounds as if you might be developing an infection from the injury. Scarring will be worse if the injury takes too long to heal. See your doctor or nurse to determine if you need to be started on either oral antibiotics, or possibly a stronger cream.
Answered 5/29/2016
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