What Causes Small Blisters On Inner Sides Of Palm?

Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2015

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Mon, 16 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : I often got very small water filled blisters on select regions of inner sides of my palm. they squeeze and dry up in a few days. there is no pain but some itching when the blisters are taking shape and become fully turgid. Can you please explain what could cause this?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possible Allergic reactions to Detergent.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.

I understand your concern.

These blisters could result from possible cosmetic allergic reaction to the detergents or chemicals or plant pollen which you use.

Occasionally these blisters rupture leaving raw areas.

Avoiding exposure to culprit detergents can prevent such reactions.

Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (8 hours later)

Ok. Will using organic soaps/ detergents help? When I get them what can I do to soothe/ heal them?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Topical benadryl will help

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.

I understand your concern.

Yes organic soaps and detergents will help.

Topical Benadryl cream will work wonders in eliminating your issue.

Thank you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (38 hours later)

thank you. Benadryl cream has to be applied only when the blisters appear? Or regularly for a week or so?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Apply when symptoms arise.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.

You can apply it only when symptoms arise.

Thank you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (31 hours later)

Ok. one last query - can this be called an allergic reaction to certain chemicals or is it something different?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes possible allergic reaction.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.

I understand your concern.

This is most likely referred to as an allergic reaction to chemicals.

This has to be confirmed if such reactions does not occur in the absence of exposure to such agents.

Thank you.

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