Is A Large Bruise On The Foot A Cause For Concern?
I have a large bruise on the top of my foot where it meets my leg. It came shortly after an injury (trauma to the bottom of my foot). This was 1.5 years ago. I’m not really sure if it is related to the injury because it didn’t come right afterwards but I just assumed because there just was no explanation. But now I’m starting to see some small discoloration starting to appear on the other foot. I am very healthy. I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse as a child but never have gone to a cardio since. Have a few herniated disks that I maintain. Manageable asthma. Am 49 year old active female.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like Fusiderm-B cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like Levocetirizine twice daily for itching.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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Is A Large Bruise On The Foot A Cause For Concern?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. 1. Don t scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like Fusiderm-B cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like Levocetirizine twice daily for itching. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech