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What Do Itchy Blisters Below The Knee Indicate Despite Applying Antibiotic Cream?

Posted on Mon, 9 Oct 2017

Question: I have developed a four inch red patch on my right shin below the knee. More recently, in last two weeks, blisters have developed followed by blisters and peeling of skin. I am applying antibiotic cream. One spot healed bu then blisters appeared in other parts in the same local area, and it itches.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Insect bite reaction/ eczematous rash/ drug rash, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at Healthcaremagic
I have gone through your complaints and there are few possibilities like eczematous rash, insect bite reaction, drug rash.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected area under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (29 minutes later)

An image has been uploaded.

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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like eczematous rash, topical steroid antibiotic, answer few question

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it looks like an eczematous rash.
I would recommend you to apply a steroid antibiotic combination like neosporin ointment and cortisone cream on the affected area twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
Do you have history of diabetes or any other ailments?
Are you taking any oral medicines?
Do you have history of eczema?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (14 minutes later)

Yes. I am diabetic II. I regularly take oral medication for diabetes. I do not have history of eczema.

Thank you and regards,

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I also have blood pressure and low LDL and low HDL and take medication for heart problem. I have a stent in the heart.

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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
patch could be associated with diabetes, keep sugar levels under check

Detailed Answer:
This kind of eczematous patch is sometimes associated with diabetes.
Start with the medicines I have recommended.
Also keep your blood sugar levels under control.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (18 minutes later)

Dear Dr. Asmeet,

Thank you very much. Will do.

Best regards,

Axxxxd

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome!!

Detailed Answer:
Welcome!!
All the best!!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad