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My husband got white puffiness over entire foot (swollen puss type) and it have small holes..after he removes shoes there is a very bad smell and later it disappears but a brown colour patch type remains on the foot..plz advise what is that and remedies to get rid of it.. Which specialist we have to visit, if required ...
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He is suffering from cellulitis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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