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Suggest Treatment For Fever Blisters On The Hands

I have been getting what I refer to as fever blisters (water blisters just under the surface of the skin) on the back of both hands. The area is itchy and with minimal scratching, the blisters scrape open and leave the area wet. The blisters come and go daily and when they are not present, the skin is dry and leathery looking/feeling. It started near the beginning of the year and really took off in March/April. The blisters have progressed to the wrists and up the inner forearm of the left arm. I m scheduled to see a dermatologist in August (that was their first opening). No other area of the body seems to be affected.
Thu, 17 Oct 2019
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Hi,

Though all other medications may have their side effects but none seems to be related to the one you are experiencing. However, the skin condition or impaired wound healing can be caused by non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Naproxen in your drugs history.

So it'd be better if you can keep it's use limited. In cases of severe persistent pain along with, getting basic blood screens for hemogram & platelet count, and coagulation profile will be useful.

Also using vitamin C, A, E and K may help with skin nourishment and good skin tone and rapid healing and decreased cuts and such symptoms that you have been facing lately.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Fever Blisters On The Hands

Hi, Though all other medications may have their side effects but none seems to be related to the one you are experiencing. However, the skin condition or impaired wound healing can be caused by non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Naproxen in your drugs history. So it d be better if you can keep it s use limited. In cases of severe persistent pain along with, getting basic blood screens for hemogram & platelet count, and coagulation profile will be useful. Also using vitamin C, A, E and K may help with skin nourishment and good skin tone and rapid healing and decreased cuts and such symptoms that you have been facing lately. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon