Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Chickenpox blisters on face now infected with bacteria, yellowish fluid oozes. am taking coamoxiclav.what will i do w/ the infected blisters?pick them?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Use Antibiotics: Orally and topical. Do not touch the blisters.
Answered 12/11/2013
4.7k views
Thank
Chickenpox: Don't pick the blisters - it may lead to scarring and the fluid from the blisters is contagious. Take the antiviral medication and try not to be playing with the blisters.
Answered 10/25/2018
258 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have shingles and kissed my gf and she gave me oral sex. She hasnt had chickenpox yet So can I infect her with the virus(blisters on lowerback/abs)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a sunburn on my shoulders and it started to blister and now the blisters are oozing yellow fluid. What do this mean??
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi I have a really bad sunburn on my fore head and it is now oozing on its own with a clear fluid and crusting over a yellow color. is this bad?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Had head cold and snot was yellow then green then bloody now brown. No fever just need to blow nose. Brown from dried blood or more bacteria?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Purple open wound started as blisters behind ear crease very infected. Now it's going up my head and through mastoid bone. Very painful and oozing
What are signs of secondary skin bacterial infection in chickenpox.I have 3 spots that oozed w/ transparent yellow/gold fluid.Are they infected?
Chickenpox, Some of the blisters in my face have whiteheads inside that resemble the acne pimples. Is this peculiar?
How can you brush your hair with chickenpox blisters on your head?
I had chickenpox 2 months ago, the scars of blisters are not yet vanished from skin. As my doctor said it will vanish with time. Any solution for face?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
