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Hi,
A superficial abrasion of the skin (aka torn skin) heals best in a sterile, moisture-controlled environment.
In this respect, gentle wound cleansing followed by application of an antiseptic or antibiotic ointment will help the abrasion heal quickly without complication.
A non-stick sterile dressing such as melolin or hydrocolloid dressing such as duoderm will also help in the healing process.
Hope this helps!
Thank you for your question. It is difficult to tell clearly from the photograph, but it does appear that there may be some vascular proliferation of blood vessel beneath the blister. There may be an underlying pyogenic granuloma that needs to be treated. Simple traumatic blisters usually heal in 1 to 2 weeks. I suggest that you see your doctor or dermatologist to get this properly assessed.
Thanks for your question. This is indeed problem that many of us will face as we get older and certainly even in young patients this may occur. My only question to you is why you underwent the MRI? Was it for back pain or nerve symptoms in your limbs? As a Sports/MSK physician, I believe that exercise is a essential. This will help keep the weight off, maintain your strength and hopefully limit the progression of your wear and tear (degenerative) changes in your back.
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