What Causes Itchy Bumos On Lower Leg When Suffering Fron Diabetes?
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I am worried should you be having cellulitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing back with updated information.
As you might be aware, people with diabetes are more prone for common skin lesions due to possible vascular insufficiency which can later develop infections like the one you describe. Possibility of cellulitis needs to be ruled out first from the above mentioned features.
By definition cellulitis is a potentially serious bacterial skin infection. Cellulitis appears as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender, and it may spread rapidly. This is because even a small infection raises your blood sugar level and that makes it harder for your immune system to fight infection.
If you have fever then you must see your doctor at the earliest. In the absence of fever you may wait a maximum day or two before seeing a doctor. Until then I suggest that you keep the wound area clean and dry and apply any topical antiseptic ointment over the region.
Debridement is essential only when the tissue in the wound is non-viable or infected. If there is healthy granulation tissue formation once treatment is started, then its best left undisturbed and the medications are allowed to work.
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