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I think i have puss on my toe from stubbing it and peeling the skin back, what should i do about this?
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Soak in: hot water and epsom salt, apply topical antibiotic. if no improvement after 1-2 days or if pain is bad see podiatrist.
Answered 11/28/2017
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