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What Do Presence Of Watery Blisters In The Inner Arm Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 28 Apr 2017

Question: Watery blisters suddenly erupted on the inner side of my left arm, from the palm, thumb and forefinger to above the elbow. The skin is red from elbow to shoulder but I do not see blisters. The pain was extreme but lessened after the blisters appeared. I have the lupus antibody, with arthritis, have clogged carotid on the left side, and have had heart stents, and everything was hurting so it is hard to tell what is the cause.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It looks like Cellulitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Please send the picture for more clarity.
As per your description, it looks like Cellulitis,infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue
of the upper limb.Blisters are seen if it is not treated early.
I prescribe Antibiotic Linezolid 600mg twice daily,anti inflammatory tablet twice daily after food to my patients with similar complaints. The affected limb should be kept in elevated position.
Please consult your doctor immediately and take appropriate prescription.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (37 hours later)

I have pictures requested by doctor. Where do I send them? Also, I need to know if this is contagious in any way.

Images uploaded.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It looks like infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I saw the pictures. It looks like bacterial infection.
You should consult your doctor and proceed further. If possible, please get admitted and take Intravenous injections for quick recovery.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D