Puss-filled Blood Blisters?

I'm borderline obese. A bit above where my waistband usually sits, I've had a couple blood blisters. One of them popped and it was filled with a whitish puss mixed with blood. This morning, I noticed one on the inside of my leg. I just thought it was a pimple or something, but when I popped it, puss shot out and it started bleeding.

Any help?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
For such dry skin, apply plenty of non perfumed good quality moisturizer. Soap should be used minimally. Moisturizers should be reapplied liberally during the day. You can also use a topical cortisone (steroid) cream or ointment like dermacort(hydrocortisone). Adding a humidifier to the central heating system of your home or using a humidifier also helps.

If still the symptoms persist then possibility of eczema or atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis need to be ruled out.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms they are most likely to be infected hair follicles or boils. Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing or blockage of the follicle. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph).
Apply some topical antiseptics and warm compresses. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Topical antibiotics such as Neosporin or Bactroban are also useful. If the symptoms persist then please consult a dermatologist.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.