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What Causes Tenderness And Tightness From A Blister?

I recently had 9 stitches in a cut on my right index finger. I took all the antibiotics as instructed and it healed very well. However once the dead skin/scab came off I have a blister it s very tight and hurts to stretch out my finger. Is this a normal reaction from the damage to my finger? I don t have any other issues no discoloration or redness. Just very tender and tightness from the blister. Thank you.
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having suture site infection.
My treatment advice is -
1. Don't squeeze the blister as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it.
3. Take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics like levofloxacin, cefadroxil and azithromycin taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Tenderness And Tightness From A Blister?

Hi. As per your case history you are having suture site infection. My treatment advice is - 1. Don t squeeze the blister as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 3. Take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics like levofloxacin, cefadroxil and azithromycin taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.