Had Delivery Recently And Have A Blister Like Rash On Pubic Region. Is This Normal?

Posted on Mon, 18 Nov 2013

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Question : I am 2 weeks postpartum and have a blister-like rash (a cluster of what looks like 20 small deflated blisters) on the left side of my pubic region and a small patch of hives (?) on my left inner thigh... Is this normal? Should I go in to see my ob

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Details below Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for the query, There is a condition called as pemphigoid gestationis. It appears just after delivery or in the third trimester and subsides on its own. For now you apply calasoft lotion. This will help in reducing the blister and a faster healing. Going to a dermatologist will be much better than going to obs. I would also like to see the lesions. It will help me in giving a closer diagnosis. Please upload a photograph. Waiting for your response. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (24 minutes later)

Thank you for your quick response. The first image is of the rash on the inner thigh and the second is of some of the blisters in the pubic area.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Details below Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for the photographs. I can see the blisters are grouped. It is appearing like shingles. Do you have pain or burning sensation ?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (17 minutes later)

I wouldn't say it is particularly painful, unless I touch the area, than there is mild pain/irritation. It feels similar to the sensation of having a grouping of ingrown hairs.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Details below Detailed Answer: Hello. Its good that there is no pain. However i would advice you to meet a dermatologist, He will get you tested to rule out shingles. Please start applying calasoft ( calamine lotion). This will be helpful. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 minutes later)

Thank you so much for all of your help! I will try to see a dermatologist tomorrow!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: details below Detailed Answer: You are most welcome. don't get worried it's not a severe thing just relax. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar