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For my 14 yo son. can i apply topical steroids on open blisters or some raw red skin with a small speck of blood?

Q: for my 14 yo son. can i apply topical steroids on open blisters or some raw red skin with a small speck of blood?

: Not a good idea to apply steroids on any open wounds as they may delay healing and cause infections. Best will be to have his pediatrician take a look at the lesions, many are self limited, others may reflect medical conditions.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Not a good idea to apply steroids on any open wounds as they may delay healing and cause infections. Best will be to have his pediatrician take a look at the lesions, many are self limited, others may reflect medical conditions.

Answered 4/5/2021

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A member asked:

For my 14 yo son. can i apply topical steroids on open blisters or some raw red skin with a small speck of blood?

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