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Suggest Treatment For Blisters On The Elbow, Hand And Fingers
Question: I have a problem with blisters popping up on my left hand, fingers and elbow. They start as small red specs below the surface of my skin and morph over a few days into painful stinging, burning blisters. I have a cluster around my left elbow, on the tip of my ring and little fingers (including under the nail, and are now appearing on the palm of my left hand. Calamine lotion seems to help a little, but they are extremely sensitive to the touch. According to my doctor they do not appear to be shingles.
Brief Answer:
May need cultures and sensitivity and completion of antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all, it is sad to know what you had gone through.
Based on the history you have shared, it can be either allergic or infective but in any case prophylactic antibiotic cover is usually given to avoid super added bacterial infection.
It's too early to label the rash as viral or herpes but if it involves rest of the body and other limbs as well the description also matches with the herpes or chicken pox but at this stage the ideal way to go forth is by having cultures and sensitivity of the discharge or ooze from the blisters and to decide antibiotics review based on the reports. i would also suggest getting a detailed review by a dermatologist.
Meanwhile the antibiotics as your primary doctor has advised can be continued for few days. Topical antibiotics like polymycin or fucidin can be used.
For inflammation or pain analgesics like acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be used. Anti histamines like cetrizine can help with itching. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
May need cultures and sensitivity and completion of antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all, it is sad to know what you had gone through.
Based on the history you have shared, it can be either allergic or infective but in any case prophylactic antibiotic cover is usually given to avoid super added bacterial infection.
It's too early to label the rash as viral or herpes but if it involves rest of the body and other limbs as well the description also matches with the herpes or chicken pox but at this stage the ideal way to go forth is by having cultures and sensitivity of the discharge or ooze from the blisters and to decide antibiotics review based on the reports. i would also suggest getting a detailed review by a dermatologist.
Meanwhile the antibiotics as your primary doctor has advised can be continued for few days. Topical antibiotics like polymycin or fucidin can be used.
For inflammation or pain analgesics like acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be used. Anti histamines like cetrizine can help with itching. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
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