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I Have A Bite That Has Blistered, Burst And Looks
Question: I have a bite that has blistered, burst and looks raw about the size of a 5p coin. Does it need treatment?
Brief Answer:
Observation in the next 3-4 days is recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service,
I read your query carefully. Bites most of the time do heal without major problems. Insect bites sometimes get local changes with blisters that may later burst.
In general, what is needed most of the time, is to just keep it clean and not squeeze it or scratch it. Germolene, the cream that you mention is an antiseptic and can be used to prevent infection. On the other hand, it may also cause a local reaction in some patients so I would advise you to avoid anything on the wound at the moment but just observe it.
If it is not improving in 3-4 days or if you notice any worsening (redness, swelling, pain, an extension of the lesion or other general symptoms such as fever) you will need to see your doctor.
To conclude:
- bites may sometime get blistered and burst, what is needed, if there is no other complaint, is to just observe it for a few days
- keep it clean and do not scratch it
- If no improvement or if you notice any of the above symptoms a visit to your doctor is recommended
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Kind regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
Observation in the next 3-4 days is recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service,
I read your query carefully. Bites most of the time do heal without major problems. Insect bites sometimes get local changes with blisters that may later burst.
In general, what is needed most of the time, is to just keep it clean and not squeeze it or scratch it. Germolene, the cream that you mention is an antiseptic and can be used to prevent infection. On the other hand, it may also cause a local reaction in some patients so I would advise you to avoid anything on the wound at the moment but just observe it.
If it is not improving in 3-4 days or if you notice any worsening (redness, swelling, pain, an extension of the lesion or other general symptoms such as fever) you will need to see your doctor.
To conclude:
- bites may sometime get blistered and burst, what is needed, if there is no other complaint, is to just observe it for a few days
- keep it clean and do not scratch it
- If no improvement or if you notice any of the above symptoms a visit to your doctor is recommended
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Kind regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
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