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What Causes Pus Filled Scabs On Leg?

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Posted on Mon, 4 Aug 2014
Question: sister has a lot of pus filled scabs on her leg and sent me a pic of It. Looks. Like cancer
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You need to investigate further.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
You need to investigate for cause of pus.
This pus need to be sent for culture. ,some blood investigation.
X ray of leg will rule out bone involvement.
You should ask her to take urgent medical care .
If cancer is suspected then further more investigation are required.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 minutes later)
she went to the doctor they said they didn't know does it look leg eczema
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

She should consult specialist doctor may be skin MD or MD internal medicine.

Clinical examination and appropriate treatment is needed.

I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Pus Filled Scabs On Leg?

Brief Answer: You need to investigate further. Detailed Answer: Hello I have studied your case. You need to investigate for cause of pus. This pus need to be sent for culture. ,some blood investigation. X ray of leg will rule out bone involvement. You should ask her to take urgent medical care . If cancer is suspected then further more investigation are required. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.