Asclera was injected yesterday in a sclerotherapy procedure and this morning I couldn't stand the stinging pain in the shower. It was caused by blisters. Should I put something on them?
You really should speak with your treating physician.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Please see your doctor for advice on this.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
I have not seen this reaction. Small wheals can develop but usually are gone in a day and are not that sore. Blistering is not listed in the product information for Asclera. Over-the-counter cortisone cream may help. You should probably go back to the person who treated you to be checked. If this is truly blistering, then don't use this product again.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
You should be evaluated by the physician that did the treatment immediately, as blisters are not a normal response to sclerotherapy.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
If blisters occur, they are a only treated when the outer layer of skin comes off. I recommend aloe vera cream.
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I don't know why you would have blisters after using Asclera but never break blisters. They are sterile as long as they are intact. You can treat them like a burn and put a burn type cream on them. If they have broken, keep them clean and covered.
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A blister is nature's response to an injury in the dermis (skin). It is nature's dressing and should be left intact.
The area will almost always heal without a scar and when the blister breaks and the plasma comes out you can cover with a simple bandaid. I would not recommend any ointments or creams unless there are signs of infection.
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Silvadene 1 percent cream is a time tested treatment for superficial burns, and this is essentially just that. There are a range of strengths of solution used for injection sclerotherapy and the smaller the veins and the more superficial the veins, the more careful one has to be. This is a rare but recognized complication of injection sclerotherapy and you should go back in to see the person who did the injections to have them document this. On the up side, the blisters should heal without much problem.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
There should not be blisters from sclerotherapy - you should inform/show the physician who treated you.
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Sclerotherapy should not cause blisters. You should call your treating physician.
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Some patients may experience allergic reactions to the Asclera. Please discuss the symptoms with your physician.
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It would be recommended that you follow up with your primary care provider as soon as you can. You may cover them but treat them with caution just as you would any other blister.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Silver Sulfadiazine cream or bacitracin ointment both work well. However, you should have your treating sclerotherapist look at these to ensure that the blisters are not due to chemical irritation from the Asclera.
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Published on Jul 11, 2012