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What Causes Redness Around A Skin Cut On Leg?
Hi Five days ago I cut my leg gardening. I cleaned it well and have kept it covered. It is healing but below it going to my ankle is very red. If I rub my finger along the red area it turns normal color buts quickly turns back to red. Is this something to be concerned about.
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
Hi. Is the area warm too? I think you are developing cellulitis or erysepalas- bacterial infection common after cuts or injury. You need to take a course of appropriate antibiotic- antibiotic covering staphylococci and streptococci. Thanks
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