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Question: I have two blisters that have a watery emission and are beginning to crust over. I had two of the same thing a month ago on my leg they both healed but left a pale pink mark. I have had chicken pox twice once as a child and again in my late twenties.
Brief Answer:
Bacterial infections respond well to antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi madam,
I am Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX I have noted your details.
This description matches bacterial infection
Please make sure that your sugar levels are in normal range
Some measures needed are:
1. Good hygiene
2. Cleaning with diluted antispetic followed by Mupirocin preparation
3. An antibiotic by mouth preferably Cephalosporin group
4. Pain killers, if needed
I am sure you will recover fast.
It seems unrelated to previous episodes of infections.
Our best wishes, always!
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Bacterial infections respond well to antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi madam,
I am Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX I have noted your details.
This description matches bacterial infection
Please make sure that your sugar levels are in normal range
Some measures needed are:
1. Good hygiene
2. Cleaning with diluted antispetic followed by Mupirocin preparation
3. An antibiotic by mouth preferably Cephalosporin group
4. Pain killers, if needed
I am sure you will recover fast.
It seems unrelated to previous episodes of infections.
Our best wishes, always!
Kindly close and rate the thread if your query is answered
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Dr. Prasad
I shower everyday. I don't think this hygiene. It is definitely something else. They don't itch. Today they are starting to heal doing nothing . I just wanted to know what it might be. They are about the size of a small eraser head
Brief Answer:
Bacterial infections can manifest in diverse forms
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back.
You are absolutely correct in stating that the blisters have been healing of late without any intervention.
When infections are mild, the body's immune system is able to overpower them and healing occurs. Moreover, the bacteria are so small that the tip of a needle accommodate millions of them. Therefore, despite good hygiene, it may still be possible to get infected from coming in contact with inanimate objects, shaking hands, touching a living being etc.
At this stage, I would like to entertain another possibility of this being an insect bite. However, this will depend upon your environment and activities.
I am happy to note that you are getting better and by following the measure outlined, this recovery is likely to continue.
Best wishes
Bacterial infections can manifest in diverse forms
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back.
You are absolutely correct in stating that the blisters have been healing of late without any intervention.
When infections are mild, the body's immune system is able to overpower them and healing occurs. Moreover, the bacteria are so small that the tip of a needle accommodate millions of them. Therefore, despite good hygiene, it may still be possible to get infected from coming in contact with inanimate objects, shaking hands, touching a living being etc.
At this stage, I would like to entertain another possibility of this being an insect bite. However, this will depend upon your environment and activities.
I am happy to note that you are getting better and by following the measure outlined, this recovery is likely to continue.
Best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Would you recommend using a bacterial spray etc on door knobs etc.. Just in case I picked up bacteria from a surface inside. Thank you for your help. I think I will let them heal on their own if I continue to get them again I will go see my doctor.
Brief Answer:
You are correct
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back!
I am in favor of maintaining good hygiene both personal as well as of the items that one uses. At the same time, the experts agree on the point that excessive use of antibiotics leads to emergence of bacterial resistance and is even more harmful for health. Therefore, a reasonable level of antibiotic use is recommended.
I endorse your thought to let the lesions heal on their own. I wish they never bother you again but in case of need, you can always choose the best options.
Best wishes, dear madam!
Kindly rate and close the thread if you have no more queries.
You are correct
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back!
I am in favor of maintaining good hygiene both personal as well as of the items that one uses. At the same time, the experts agree on the point that excessive use of antibiotics leads to emergence of bacterial resistance and is even more harmful for health. Therefore, a reasonable level of antibiotic use is recommended.
I endorse your thought to let the lesions heal on their own. I wish they never bother you again but in case of need, you can always choose the best options.
Best wishes, dear madam!
Kindly rate and close the thread if you have no more queries.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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