Question
dr tsatsos,I am 82 year old diabetic,3 days ago I was walking barefoot ans stepped on carpet wooden track with nails.it was not covered by carpet.next morning washed with anti-biotic soap and put neo-sporin.3 days have gone it is a little sore to walk on and have 2 small black dots    no redness or swelling.think if it was celliutis in 3 days I wouldvhave severesymptons,had tetanus shot 5 years ago.

Answer
Dear Howard,
This Orthopedic Chicago Podiatrist located in West Loop 60661, Roscoe Village 60618, Ukrainian Village 60622, Elmhurst 60126 & Bartlett 60103 says,
Sorry for the delay,
See  my previous answer.
You're probably OK. Easiest way is to look for local redness & warmth or even a minimal elevation of your temperature-like half a degree
Hope this helps & Good Luck!

Dr George Tsatsos,Dr Svetlana Zats, Dr Mariano Rivera, Dr Ryan Holmbeck & Dr Kevin Massard
Chicago 60661, 60618 & 60622, Elmhurst 60126, Bartlett 60103 Podiatrists
Board Certified swimming or wearing a knee bin Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661

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