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Suggest Treatment For Spreading Blisters On The Inner Arms

Posted on Wed, 20 Jul 2016

Question: I have blisters on my inner arms and I thought they were mosquito bites but they are swelling and looks like they have developed some pus also seem to be spreading or getting larger

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description , it appears to be a case of impetigo. If its not extensive then it should be treated with topical mupirocin. If the response is not adequate then cephalexin can be advised as oral antibiotics. If the lesions are painful then herpes zoster should be suspected and treated with famciclovir to avoid post herpetic neuralgia and other complications.

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