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What Causes Cluster Of Small Blisters On Hand?
Posted on
Sun, 28 Jun 2015
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Sun, 28 Jun 2015
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Question : I have a herpes-like cluster of small blisters in an area on the back of my right hand slightly smaller than the size of a dime. It has persisted for over three weeks. It seems to respond to applications of fluocinonide; but, it does not go away. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Possibly allergy;a photo is required...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concern.
A photograph of the herpes-like cluster of small blisters on the back of your right hand is needed to evaluate the changes myself for a more specific opinion.
From what you are describing, the small blisters might be an allergic reaction especially if you:
- have done some garden work recently?
- have been dealing with some new chemicals in the house: detergents? soap?
Fluocinonide is a potent steroid with anti-itching and anti-inflammatory properties; that's why the blisters are responding to this treatment.
However, I need to have the photo to give a more specific opinion.
Dr.Albana
Possibly allergy;a photo is required...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concern.
A photograph of the herpes-like cluster of small blisters on the back of your right hand is needed to evaluate the changes myself for a more specific opinion.
From what you are describing, the small blisters might be an allergic reaction especially if you:
- have done some garden work recently?
- have been dealing with some new chemicals in the house: detergents? soap?
Fluocinonide is a potent steroid with anti-itching and anti-inflammatory properties; that's why the blisters are responding to this treatment.
However, I need to have the photo to give a more specific opinion.
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Photo uploaded.
Brief Answer:
Skin scrapping examination advised as following...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,
Thank you for uploading the requested photo. I admit that the quality was not as good to look at the details unfortunately due to poor clarity.
Anyway, I got the idea and I can say that if such blisters are not healing for 3 weeks, allergy is still a possible cause. Fungal infection is also to rule out through an examination of skin scrapping under microscope.
You can mix clotrimazole cream with fluocinonide and apply locally.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana
Skin scrapping examination advised as following...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,
Thank you for uploading the requested photo. I admit that the quality was not as good to look at the details unfortunately due to poor clarity.
Anyway, I got the idea and I can say that if such blisters are not healing for 3 weeks, allergy is still a possible cause. Fungal infection is also to rule out through an examination of skin scrapping under microscope.
You can mix clotrimazole cream with fluocinonide and apply locally.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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