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Suggest Treatment For Blister On Ball Of The Foot

Wow, I didn t expect a live doctor. Thank you. I have a large blister on the ball of my foot, about the size of a quarter or larger. It is a friction blister and it was rubbed until the skin was barely hanging there. I cut the skin off. I am concerned about infection, though it looks clean. Just the location worries me as far as infection. Also the pain has become worse in the last six hours. The blister arrived on the evening of Tuesday. Should I make an appointment with my doctor? I have been cleaning it with hydrogen peroxide and water, then dressing it with neosporin and a bandage.
Tue, 26 May 2020
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Hello,

Blisters are caused by friction, usually your shoes or socks rubbing against your skin. Anything that intensifies rubbing can start a blister, including a faster pace, poor-fitting shoes, and foot abnormalities such as bunions, heel spurs, and hammertoes. I suggest to clean the area with hydrogen peroxide. I suggest to cover it with an antibiotic cream such as Neosporin cream.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Blister On Ball Of The Foot

Hello, Blisters are caused by friction, usually your shoes or socks rubbing against your skin. Anything that intensifies rubbing can start a blister, including a faster pace, poor-fitting shoes, and foot abnormalities such as bunions, heel spurs, and hammertoes. I suggest to clean the area with hydrogen peroxide. I suggest to cover it with an antibiotic cream such as Neosporin cream. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician