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What Causes Painful Blisters On The Knee And Calf?

for about a week I have been experiencing a bruised feeling all over my right leg, and about 3 nights ago I noticed some blistering on the knee and a deep red rash on the calf. There are a few other little spots, but none of the really itch, however, they are sore to the touch. I hope you can give me some insight into what could be the cause. I have had poison oak, ivy and sumac, and although this looks similar, there is no itching.
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having rashes due to insect bite.
My treatment advice is -
1. Don't squeeze the lesions as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine if itching occurs.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid, topical steroids used only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Painful Blisters On The Knee And Calf?

Hi. As per your case history you are having rashes due to insect bite. My treatment advice is - 1. Don t squeeze the lesions as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine if itching occurs. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid, topical steroids used only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.