What Causes Tiny Itchy Blisters On Fingers?

Posted on Sun, 26 Jul 2015

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Sun, 26 Jul 2015 Answered on

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Question : for last few weeks there are tiny blisters in my fingers with itching sensation. its erupts and liquid comes out and its quite continuous. the skin became very rough and scary.to my mind its Dyshidrotic Eczema. i have tried oinment like fourderm etc. but the result is not effective. its spreading slowly. please suggest medicine or cream to apply.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It can be dyshydrotic eczema.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photograph on right side of query page.
Please utilize it.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

uploaded the photos. please suggest

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Scabies

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like scabies.
I treat such cases with topical permethrin cream.
A single application of permethrin gives good relief within a week.
Also take antihistamine tablet to control itch.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you

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