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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Blister On The Toe
Question: Hello,
I had a very small itchy blister on my toe yesterday..There was an itching, burning sensation. Over the course of the day, the blister got bigger. Today the toe is swollen and I can hardly walk. There is a large blister. I wasn't bitten by anthing. I have had this happen a time or two before but this is the worst it's ever been. I have had shingles before and I am wondering if this could be another attack.
I had a very small itchy blister on my toe yesterday..There was an itching, burning sensation. Over the course of the day, the blister got bigger. Today the toe is swollen and I can hardly walk. There is a large blister. I wasn't bitten by anthing. I have had this happen a time or two before but this is the worst it's ever been. I have had shingles before and I am wondering if this could be another attack.
Brief Answer:
Most probably it is shingles blistering.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I saw the pictures you uploaded too.
Most probably that blister is caused by shingles, this is supported by previous attacks you experienced too.
Shingles is a recurring viral infection that abrupts mostly in periods of weakened immune system.
The blister is causing you symptoms that affect your everyday activities, so you need to drain the fluid inside the blister.
Wash your hands and blister with warm water and soap, put iodine on blister, sterilize a needle with alcohol and use the needle to puncture the blister in two or three points. Let the fluid out and cover the blister with Vaseline and sterile dressing.
This should improve your symptoms.
Repeat sterile dressing every day for few days.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Most probably it is shingles blistering.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I saw the pictures you uploaded too.
Most probably that blister is caused by shingles, this is supported by previous attacks you experienced too.
Shingles is a recurring viral infection that abrupts mostly in periods of weakened immune system.
The blister is causing you symptoms that affect your everyday activities, so you need to drain the fluid inside the blister.
Wash your hands and blister with warm water and soap, put iodine on blister, sterilize a needle with alcohol and use the needle to puncture the blister in two or three points. Let the fluid out and cover the blister with Vaseline and sterile dressing.
This should improve your symptoms.
Repeat sterile dressing every day for few days.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank you, Dr.
The top of my foot is also tender and sore to the touch. You may be able to see the area in the photos I provided. Is this normal with a shingles outbreak?It is slightly warm to the touch as well.
The top of my foot is also tender and sore to the touch. You may be able to see the area in the photos I provided. Is this normal with a shingles outbreak?It is slightly warm to the touch as well.
Brief Answer:
Related to local inflamation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again and thanks for asking back.
Tenderness and soreness are related to local inflamation and swelling caused by blister enlargement.
Relieving blister tension may relieve swelling and blood circulation, improving this way your symptoms.
Local swelling, tenderness and warmness could be seen in shingles and in other local infections.
Hope I helped you. Wishing you good health.
Related to local inflamation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again and thanks for asking back.
Tenderness and soreness are related to local inflamation and swelling caused by blister enlargement.
Relieving blister tension may relieve swelling and blood circulation, improving this way your symptoms.
Local swelling, tenderness and warmness could be seen in shingles and in other local infections.
Hope I helped you. Wishing you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I just became nauseous and vomited . I punctured the blister earlier with slightly watery pus. It is now refilled and the top of my foot is angry pink . I ve marked the area off to see if it spreads . It is warm to the touch .i don't know If the vomiting is related or not but I m concerned about infection . The area around the blister is an angry red now .
Brief Answer:
Consult your primary care Doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXX.
If the foot is more red than before puncture, and the area is spreading, better consult your primary care Doctor and discuss this.
I don't think vomiting is related to punction.
Blister can complicate with bacterial infections where antibiotic therapy is essential. So better have a check up.
If you see the area is not spreading and the redness settled down, you don't have to worry about.
Hope this helps.
Best regards.
Consult your primary care Doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXX.
If the foot is more red than before puncture, and the area is spreading, better consult your primary care Doctor and discuss this.
I don't think vomiting is related to punction.
Blister can complicate with bacterial infections where antibiotic therapy is essential. So better have a check up.
If you see the area is not spreading and the redness settled down, you don't have to worry about.
Hope this helps.
Best regards.
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Dr. Prasad
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