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Suggest Remedy For Callus On Foot That Gets Irritated And Swells Up
I was bitten by a fire ant a couple of years ago and had an allergic reaction. Since then, I ve had a couple of mild cases of cellulitis during which my foot (and the last time, my leg) will swell. There is still a small nodule which looks like a wart or callus on my right toe. Every once in a while, it gets irritated and swells up. Should I see a dermatologist for this? My general practitioner has not been successful in preventing the flare-ups.
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
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In Short: Allergic reaction, bite, wart , callus and cellulitis are not related.
Explanation: If you are having frequent cellulitis, something is wrong with your immunity. callus is hardening of skin due to continuous pressure. Wart is a new growth from viral infection. I think you are confused with your lesion.
Go to dermatologist and get yourself examined for proper diagnosis and treatment and further prevention.
Good luck
In Short: Allergic reaction, bite, wart , callus and cellulitis are not related.
Explanation: If you are having frequent cellulitis, something is wrong with your immunity. callus is hardening of skin due to continuous pressure. Wart is a new growth from viral infection. I think you are confused with your lesion.
Go to dermatologist and get yourself examined for proper diagnosis and treatment and further prevention.
Good luck
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