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What Causes Blisters In The Under Arms And Legs?
I suffered with phemigoid gestation 10 years ago. Since then during menustration had 1 or 2 lesions but no blistering. I m now 47 and have a flare of blisters under arms, trunk and legs - Could This Be due to menopause? if so I m seriously looking into whether a hysterectomy would be a cure
Thu, 27 Dec 2018
Hello,
From what you are describing, it seems that the blisters are due to dermatitis (eczema).
The most important thing is to rule out poor circulation of blood on your legs. A Doppler ultrasound of blood vessels in the legs is advised to further evaluate them and rule out deep vein thrombosis.
A skin scraping examination is advised to rule out infectious causes (fungus). Blood sugar levels should be controlled to rule out diabetes. If everything is ok, then it is eczema.
As they are located in front part of the legs between knee and ankle, friction is not a cause.
Keep good local hygiene. If itchy, please apply cortisone cream locally. If infected, antibiotic ointment is recommended.
But first, should rule out the above-mentioned causes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
From what you are describing, it seems that the blisters are due to dermatitis (eczema).
The most important thing is to rule out poor circulation of blood on your legs. A Doppler ultrasound of blood vessels in the legs is advised to further evaluate them and rule out deep vein thrombosis.
A skin scraping examination is advised to rule out infectious causes (fungus). Blood sugar levels should be controlled to rule out diabetes. If everything is ok, then it is eczema.
As they are located in front part of the legs between knee and ankle, friction is not a cause.
Keep good local hygiene. If itchy, please apply cortisone cream locally. If infected, antibiotic ointment is recommended.
But first, should rule out the above-mentioned causes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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