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Suggest Treatment For Infection And Blisters On The Foot

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Posted on Thu, 17 Aug 2017
Question: I am currently being treated for infection of the top of foot. started as a red pimple, then
developed a white blister. This is the second incidence.The first time,two years ago , there was no blister, just redness and swelling. What can cause these?There was no injury or itching.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Common in diabetics, immunosuppressed, anemic

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I have gone through your complaints and you seen to be having bacterial infection of the skin.
It is quite common in diabetics, persons with low immunity and anemia.
You need to take oral and topical antibiotics and it will be fine.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Suggest Treatment For Infection And Blisters On The Foot

Brief Answer: Common in diabetics, immunosuppressed, anemic Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic I have gone through your complaints and you seen to be having bacterial infection of the skin. It is quite common in diabetics, persons with low immunity and anemia. You need to take oral and topical antibiotics and it will be fine. Regards Dr Asmeet