Patient Question
Hello Doctor,
I have cellulitis, and it has blistered, started leaking, and oozing yellow and creamy pus. I’m on day 2 of amoxicillin, but my entire foot is swollen, and I can’t move it. Should I cut it open and drain the pus myself?
Answered by Dr. Saurabh Bhatia
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
No, never. The cellulitis appears severely inflamed. You should consult a dermatologist nearby as soon as possible. Intravenous antibiotics may be required along with hospital-based management. The complications from cellulitis can be severe if not treated promptly.
Thanks
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