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How Can Infected Blisters On The Right Arm Be Treated?

I live in NJ and I recently mowed my lawn and pulled a few weeds/poison something. My right arm has a blistery/oozing rash, located in the middle on top of my elbow. I used 40% Zinc rash cream to kill the itch, but it keeps dripping a dark yellowish liquid. should I go to the ER. Do I possibly need steroids or something of the like? Thanks, Really grossed-out in Trenton,NJ
Thu, 10 Aug 2017
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Fluid filled blister with rash indicates secondary bacterial infection of skin.

If I were your treating doctor,I would recommend,
-First clean and dry the area well
-Application of antibiotic ointment like fusiderm with hydrocortisone ointment thrice for 3 days for the infection and itching.
-Antihistaminics like cetrizine once a day for 3 days.
-Avoid touching the area with unclean hands.
-If the lesion doesnot resolve in 3-4 days,visit to physician.
Oral antibiotics like cipro/cephalexin may be needed for 5-7 days.Oral steroids may be given for persistent itching.
Also blood glucose testing will be necessary to rule out diabetes.

Hope this information helps.
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How Can Infected Blisters On The Right Arm Be Treated?

Hello Welcome to health care magic. Fluid filled blister with rash indicates secondary bacterial infection of skin. If I were your treating doctor,I would recommend, -First clean and dry the area well -Application of antibiotic ointment like fusiderm with hydrocortisone ointment thrice for 3 days for the infection and itching. -Antihistaminics like cetrizine once a day for 3 days. -Avoid touching the area with unclean hands. -If the lesion doesnot resolve in 3-4 days,visit to physician. Oral antibiotics like cipro/cephalexin may be needed for 5-7 days.Oral steroids may be given for persistent itching. Also blood glucose testing will be necessary to rule out diabetes. Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask any more doubts.