I have shoe bite on back of my ankle in both legs - #11505
The shoe bite is not healing I have tried an ointment but pus is coming out everyday what should i do ? It is like that since 1 month what should I apply there to reduce infection? Please help me solve my issue
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A shoe bite that has lasted 1 month with pus suggests an active infection, not just simple skin irritation.
Please stop using the same footwear and keep the wounds open to air as much as possible.
Clean the area gently with mild antiseptic solution (like diluted betadine) and keep it dry avoid repeated ointment layering without cleaning.
Since pus is still coming, you may need oral antibiotics and proper wound dressing from a doctor.
Please consult a physician/dermatologist soon, because untreated infection can spread deeper into the skin and cause more complications.
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