Skin turned purple under Bandaid

[rockwood]

A week ago the razor fell in the shower and cut my leg just above the ankle bone.  I put triple antibiotic cream and a large Bandaid on it ( 3 inch x 3 inch).  I changed the Bandid twice.  Three days later I remove the Bandaid and I have quite a bit of pain.  The entire area under the Bandaid is bright purple (red wine)  and quit sore.  It has now been two days since the purple started and the purple area weeps slightly but the original razor cut seem to be healing ok.

Any ideas what would cause this the skin juxtaposed to where the Bandaid was is just fine.  Do I need to see a doctor?

Thank You,
Rockwood

[rockwood]

I want to thank for your reply to my questions on the big purple square on my leg. I went to urgent care and the doctor I saw said I got in just in time.  I was going to wait a few more days to see if it got better.

Thank You again very much
Rockwood

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
You need to get to a surgeon on a priority basis.The surrounding tissue could be infected and that is the reason for the pain.
It could also be that the skin has reacted to the adhesive in the band-aid and weeping could be due to the contact dermatitis.
In any case it should not be neglected. You probably need to take a course of antibiotics. In the meanwhile you can take painkillers if pain is severe.
Keep the wound open and continue to apply the antibiotic till you get to a doctor.