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Have Blister On Top Of Foot. Rashes Popping Around The Blisters Area. Should I Go For Medical Check Up?

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Posted on Sat, 28 Jul 2012
Question: I have a blister on top of my foot that at first looked like a bite, but it is not. a small rash is popping up around the area and it is getting to look worse. This was 2 days ago. Before that it looked fine. I am concerned, should I go to E.R.?
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Answered by Dr. Kiran Kumar (1 hour later)
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

A blister on the foot with surrounding rash is quite suggestive of an infection. If not treated adequately, it can lead on to cellulitis, a severe condition where the foot can get swollen, red and extremely painful.

You will need a clinical examination and a course of antibiotics. These antibiotics are prescription drugs and thus I would be unable to prescribe it for you, without an examination.

It is advisable that you vist the ER and get yourself evaluated. Even though its not an emergency, I believe it can take some time for you to see your physician.

Please get back if you need any further information.

Sincerely,

Dr Kiran
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Have Blister On Top Of Foot. Rashes Popping Around The Blisters Area. Should I Go For Medical Check Up?

Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

A blister on the foot with surrounding rash is quite suggestive of an infection. If not treated adequately, it can lead on to cellulitis, a severe condition where the foot can get swollen, red and extremely painful.

You will need a clinical examination and a course of antibiotics. These antibiotics are prescription drugs and thus I would be unable to prescribe it for you, without an examination.

It is advisable that you vist the ER and get yourself evaluated. Even though its not an emergency, I believe it can take some time for you to see your physician.

Please get back if you need any further information.

Sincerely,

Dr Kiran