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Is Worsening Of The Herpetic Whitlow Lesion In The Hand With Blisters Oozing Pus Or Bleed Require Attention?

Posted on Wed, 22 Aug 2018

Question: I went to hospital three days ago and was diagnosed with herpectic whitlow but the sores are getting worse. I have open dime sized blisters on the palm of my left hand that bleed and are pussy. Should I go back to hospital?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I suggest Oral and topical antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image.

You seem to have developed secondary bacterial infection. I suggest you to apply a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin 2 %ointment, twice daily.
In addition to this you may take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin 500mg or Cephalexin 500mg, thrice daily, for a week.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 minutes later)

So should I go back to hospital for the antibiotics

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes.

Take care,
Dr. Kakkar S.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar