tchy red blisters from shaving

I am a bit ashamed to admit this, but i used my wife's razor to clear some hair away from an abrasion that got infected.  I have since went to the doctor and got antibiotics for the abrasion, but have since developed small itchy puss or clear filled blisters on the area, and only the area, where i shave my leg at the knee.  What is it and how do i get rid of it?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Presence of redness and pus is clearly indicative of an infection of the area. Keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful. However for such kind of infection, you need to consult a dermatologist and get oral antibiotics prescribed.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.