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What Causes Swelling And White Blisters On Toe?

I have a swollen and red toe that my doctor thinks is gout and I have been on 3 sessions of prednisone, now almost done with cultrazeen (spelling) then allopurinol. On Jan 2 my toe developed a white bump like water blister so I popped it what came out was like cottage cheese and I kept getting it out for about 20 minutes now today I got some more out and the swelling has never left. What could this be?
Fri, 4 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and white blisters on toe . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like Angioedema or Impetigo. he blister could also be caused due to a shoe bite where tight shoes or sandals may rub on soft skin and cause fluid filled blisters. Sometimes swelling and discoloration of toe occur due to diabetes . I would suggest you to keep your foot in hot water tub with espom salt , apply over the counter antibiotics cream and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Also do not wear shoe for few days . Consult dermatologist if condition doesn't get well . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial or antifungal depending upon the diagnosis . Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for diabetes like problem .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swelling And White Blisters On Toe?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and white blisters on toe . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like Angioedema or Impetigo. he blister could also be caused due to a shoe bite where tight shoes or sandals may rub on soft skin and cause fluid filled blisters. Sometimes swelling and discoloration of toe occur due to diabetes . I would suggest you to keep your foot in hot water tub with espom salt , apply over the counter antibiotics cream and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Also do not wear shoe for few days . Consult dermatologist if condition doesn t get well . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial or antifungal depending upon the diagnosis . Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for diabetes like problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari