Help with identifying skin condition on inner ankle

[Rachaeleh]

Hi,

I wasn't sure exactly where to post this but I wanted to ask if anyone has any idea what this is on my inner heal (It was a redder slightly smaller oval with the black dot centre to begin with).

It's about 2cm in diameter.

It's not hot, painful or swollen. It started from a friction wound from my sandal.

I am really worried. Thanks for any help.

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

🤔 It’s just possible there could be a touch of infection due to the friction wound, dirt may have gotten into broken skin. It wouldn’t do any harm to see your GP, or practice Nurse, just for peace of mind. The black dot could be blood.

Because blisters typically get better on their own in just a few days, generally no special treatment is required other than to keep the blisters clean and dry. Because the skin provides a natural protection against infection, a blister should be left intact if possible. Do not try to drain the blister or pierce or cut away the overlying skin. Try to avoid further irritation, or protect the blister with a sterile bandage if continued irritation is unavoidable. If the blister breaks on its own, wash the area with soap and water, gently pat dry, use an antibacterial ointment and cover it with a bandage.

People with diabetes and people who cannot reach blisters easily (because of a physical disability or other ailment) may need to have their blisters evaluated by a foot specialist (podiatrist) or other health care professional. People with diabetes often have nerve or circulation problems that make it more difficult to recognize wounds, and that cause wounds to heal more slowly. In these people, a simple foot blister might go unrecognized and could become infected. People with diabetes need to care for their feet daily and examine them for sores or blisters.

When To Call A Professional

Widespread blistering, itchy blisters or blistering in a place that has not been exposed to rubbing or pressure should be evaluated by a physician. These are signs of an illness, not friction blisters.

For typical blisters, medical care is needed only if an infection develops. This is more likely to occur if the skin over the blister has been pierced, broken or popped. These types of blisters need to be watched for a few days to make sure they heal properly. See your doctor immediately if you think you have an infection, see significant redness, notice drainage that is not clear fluid or develop a fever. Also, seek professional help if the blister is so large or painful that walking or other activities become difficult.

People with diabetes who get blisters frequently or have blisters that don't seem to heal should see a health care professional.

Prognosis

Most blisters heal on their own in a few days. If there is continued pressure or friction to the area, it may take two weeks or longer for the blister to go away.

Copied from health.harvard.edu

[Mia898]

Looks like a pressure sore so be careful and speak to doctors for best treatment