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A member asked:
What does it mean for my infected skin to be pussing non stop? i had a skin infection and it was healing well but then it came back but it has spread
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Not treated: What you describe indicated the infection has not been completely treated. See your doctor so a culture can be taken and you are given the proper medication as well as wound care instructions to minimize risk of recurrence.
Answered 1/5/2019
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