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Hello XXXX,

Can you please upload a few good quality digital photos of the blister? Preferably one up close and one of the whole foot to provide size reference. You can use the "upload reports" button.

Also, when did the blister start?

And was there a reason it started that you can identify (walking more, new shoes, etc)?

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Here are my thoughts on this. If you can upload pictures, then I can be more specific.

It may be that you are reacting to the Timactin or Neosporin.

Timactin is an anti fungal medicine, for things like athlete's feet. It isn't for routine wound care or blisters.

Neosporin is an antibacterial ointment and is used on wounds that have a high risk of becoming infected. But many people are sensitive and can react to Neosporin.

Blisters on the feet, such as from not wearing shoes, are usually caused by sheering forces on the skin. They are not infections, but can become infected once the surface of the blister breaks open, exposing the underlying tissue.

If it looks infected, it may be an abscess, but it is hard for me to say without being able to see it. If it is red and firm, that may be the situation. Depending on the size and extent, treatment would range from hot soaks multiple times per day to going into the clinic to have it incised and drained.

I recommend stopping the Timactin (which will not help prevent infection in a blister or help it heal) and Neosporin (in case it is inflaming things) and do hot soaks or go in to a clinic to have it looked at.

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Use upload reports button on screen

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Hi XXXX,

I can't see a picture. Can you use the "upload reports" button? Thanks

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Thanks for the pictures.

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Ok - thanks. I looked at the pictures.

Generally, if a blister is intact (not popped) it is advisable to leave it intact. But given the size and location of this blister, I recommend allowing it to drain and bandaging it with a sterile bandage.

Here is what to do:
1. Clean the blistered area with soap and water (and wash your hands too).
2. Disinfect a needle with rubbing alcohol.
3. Make a small hole in the blister with the needle and allow it to drain.
If the drainage is a clear straw colored fluid, that is expected.
If the drainage is pus, it's time to go in to the doctor to be seen.
4. Rinse the area and XXXXXXX dry with clean tissue.
5. Apply Neosporin, unless you think it has made the area redder, in which case use Zinc Oxide ointment and apply with a clean Q-tip. You can get zinc oxide ointment at the drugstore, such as Walgreens. It isn't antibacterial like Neosporin, but it is good at protecting open skin (providing you keep the ointment clean by not contaminating it with unclean fingers, etc) and it promotes healing.
6. Cover all of this with a sterile gauze pad and tape (or a very large bandaid).

Change the dressing daily or if it gets wet or dirty. Wear thick socks, if possible, to prevent further trauma to the area until it heals.

If it doesn't look like it is improving in the next few days, OR if it starts to look infected (increased redness, pus) then don't wait but go in to be seen.

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