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Suggest Treatment For Post Surgical Weeping Area Over Big Toe

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Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2014
Question: i had surgery on my big toe in March. the area begain to weep, last thursday. I have blisters on my foot, same foot that had the surgery on. went to foot dr on tuesday. is scrapped the scar area and told me I have a bacterial infection and also a fungle infection. He have me antibotic to take twice a day and betadine to coat food in as to dry up the bristers. Now it is friday. I have blisters now on both feet, hash still on the surgery footand also ankel and back of legs between calf and thigh. what should I do
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Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
vesicular eczema,fucibet cream will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to health care magic.I can understand your concern and will try my best to offer a solution.

As per my opinion you are having vesicular eczema.It is an allergic response of body to infections.Post surgical weeping area over big toe seems to be a source for bacterial infection.

Use cold compresses over affected area.Do not apply betadine as it can lead to more irritation and worsening of condition.

Never try to rupture the blisters.Just apply a steroid antiboitic combination like fucibet.It is available over counter.

It will be better to take a course of azithromycin instead of bactrim.Bactrim contains sulfa which can cause severe drug reactions.

In case there is no response you need to take oral steroids but it is better to take it under the guidance of doctor.

Hope this will help you.In case of any concerns I will be happy to help you.Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. R.G. Joshi (38 minutes later)
should i keep blisters covered
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Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (15 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No need to cover blisters.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up.

There is no need to cover blisters.Just use cold compress or ice packs over blisters for 5 to 10 minutes.This will produce soothing effect.

Take care.



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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Post Surgical Weeping Area Over Big Toe

Brief Answer: vesicular eczema,fucibet cream will help. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to health care magic.I can understand your concern and will try my best to offer a solution. As per my opinion you are having vesicular eczema.It is an allergic response of body to infections.Post surgical weeping area over big toe seems to be a source for bacterial infection. Use cold compresses over affected area.Do not apply betadine as it can lead to more irritation and worsening of condition. Never try to rupture the blisters.Just apply a steroid antiboitic combination like fucibet.It is available over counter. It will be better to take a course of azithromycin instead of bactrim.Bactrim contains sulfa which can cause severe drug reactions. In case there is no response you need to take oral steroids but it is better to take it under the guidance of doctor. Hope this will help you.In case of any concerns I will be happy to help you.Take care.