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Suggest Treatment For Blisters On Thumb

I have a blister-like growth on my thumb. Thought it was part of the arthritic decline in my hands, (I m 73!) but it seems to be something else. it s only painful when pressed firmly. The blister-like part, which is an inch wide and an inch and a half long, seems to emanate from a tiny, slightly darker bump at the top. Noticed it about two months ago and have been just hoping it would resolve on it s own as it seems to be causing no problems other than cosmetic. Any thoughts on what this might be? If I need to see a doc, should it be my internist or my dermatologist?
posted on Tue, 10 Nov 2015
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hi dear,
welcome to HCM.i have analysed your question.you have pompholyx.
1.dont scratch the lesions.
2.maintain good hygiene.
3.you should consult your dermatologist.they will prescribe you steroid creams.
4.take levocetrizine tablets twice daily for 7 days if you have itching.
thank you.
hope my answer will help you.
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Suggest Treatment For Blisters On Thumb

hi dear, welcome to HCM.i have analysed your question.you have pompholyx. 1.dont scratch the lesions. 2.maintain good hygiene. 3.you should consult your dermatologist.they will prescribe you steroid creams. 4.take levocetrizine tablets twice daily for 7 days if you have itching. thank you. hope my answer will help you.