HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How To Treat Oozing Leg Blisters?

I have ablister in my leg that drips water. I does not hurt, is light pink. I am a diabetic and I am having chemo. I am in remission now but I still need 2 more sessions of chemo (limphoma). Can youi please let me know what can I do? Thank you.
Age 74 5 ft height 139 pounds
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
Report Abuse
Oncologist,  's  Response
Hi

Since you are having oozing blister in your leg and is diabetic and undergoing chemotherapy i would advise you to apply an ice pack or a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel on the blister for up to 30 minutes.

To protect your blister from becoming infected i would recommend a plaster or dressing to cover it while it heals.

A hydrocolloid dressing can help reduce pain and speed up healing.

As your blister is light pink in might me infected and you may need to have antibiotics with your doctors advise.

I will also advise you to

Cover blisters that are likely to burst with a soft plaster or dressing
wash your hands before touching a burst blister

Allow the fluid in a burst blister to drain before covering it with a plaster or dressing

Regards,
Dr Monish De
Oncologist.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further queries related to kidney problems Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How To Treat Oozing Leg Blisters?

Hi Since you are having oozing blister in your leg and is diabetic and undergoing chemotherapy i would advise you to apply an ice pack or a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel on the blister for up to 30 minutes. To protect your blister from becoming infected i would recommend a plaster or dressing to cover it while it heals. A hydrocolloid dressing can help reduce pain and speed up healing. As your blister is light pink in might me infected and you may need to have antibiotics with your doctors advise. I will also advise you to Cover blisters that are likely to burst with a soft plaster or dressing wash your hands before touching a burst blister Allow the fluid in a burst blister to drain before covering it with a plaster or dressing Regards, Dr Monish De Oncologist.