Open AccessBlistering Rash over Broken Ribs
Author(s) -
Kathleen R Graham,
Bethany R. Rohr,
Victor J. Marks
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
skin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2574-1624
DOI - 10.25251/skin.4.5.11
Subject(s) - blisters , medicine , rash , mupirocin , surgery , dermatology , staphylococcus aureus , methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus , biology , bacteria , immunology , genetics
Fracture blisters are painless fluid-filled bullae most commonly located over fractures of the distal tibia and humerus. They are diagnosed clinically. Invasive procedures and treatments increase the risk of wound infection and should be avoided. While there is no consensus on management, evidence supports leaving the blisters intact and treating erosions with topical barrier ointments or topical antibiotics. We present a rare case of a 55-year-old man with fracture blisters located superficial to trauma-induced rib fractures that were successfully treated with topical mupirocin.