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Possible Cellulitis In The Lower Leg. Wound Not Healing. History Of Skin Cancer. Need Surgery?
possible cellulitis LOWER RT. LEG the leg was kicked twice thre months ago. the wound won t heal. also has history of cancer. skin cancer sergical removal on forehead . also on left side at base of earlobe sergically removed lump . seperate sergeries. pain is increased with time. NOT HEALING . PLEASE can you help . my friend is stuborn!!!! We need to educate him.
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
dear there,
there are less chances that it is a cancer but we cant ignore this.even if it is a cellulitis you should consult the surgeon as it can be equally harmful as cancer.it can proceed to septicemia which is again lifethreatning.
there are less chances that it is a cancer but we cant ignore this.even if it is a cellulitis you should consult the surgeon as it can be equally harmful as cancer.it can proceed to septicemia which is again lifethreatning.
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