Blistering
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Sarita Nori, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Sarita Nori was drawn to dermatology because of the intersection of science and medicine that is at the heart of dermatology. She feels this is what really allows her to help her patients. “There is a lot of problem-solving in dermatology and I like that,” she explains. “It’s also a profession where you can help people quickly and really make a difference in their lives.” | Some of the typical skin problems that Dr. Nori treats include skin cancers, psoriasis, acne, eczema, rashes, and contact dermatitis. Dr Nori believes in using all possible avenues of treatment, such as biologics, especially in patients with chronic diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. “These medications can work superbly, and they are really life-changing for many patients.” | Dr. Nori feels it’s important for patients to have a good understanding of the disease or condition that is affecting them. “I like to educate my patients on their problem and have them really understand it so they can take the best course of action. Patients always do better when they understand their skin condition, and how to treat it.”
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
Content updated on Dec 10, 2023
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Causing a blister
Blisters on my mouth
Bumps on skin hurts
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- Blisters at the base of my feet
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- The red lumps came out on the skin and blistered a few hours later
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- Shingles-like rash on the back of the hand
- Blistering on the skin on my extremities
- There are colorless blisters
- I have blisters on my gums
- Small bumps on skin hurts
- A few hours after my skin turned red, it became blisters
- Blister on the index finger of the foot
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- Blisters with thin, fragile walls
- I have blisters on my lips
- Yellow blisters are formed
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Blisters are raised bubbles when fluid collects in between layers of skin. They can be small or large. There can be many causes of skin blisters, from simple trauma to infection and immune mediated mechanisms. Treat blisters gently, do not peel the skin overlying the blister.
Possible Causes
Generally, Blistering can be related to:
- Bullous Disease of Diabetes
A condition in which blisters appear on the arms, hands and legs, typically seen in long-standing or poorly controlled diabetes.
- Pemphigus
An autoimmune skin disease caused by the body's immune system attacking its own cells.
- Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
An autoimmune skin disease (caused by the body's immune system attacking its own cells).
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Eosinophilic Cellulitis
- Dyshidrotic Eczema
- Molluscum Contagiosum
Congenital bullous disease
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Blistering may be related to these serious diseases:
- Anthrax
Anthrax is a bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis. Infection can occur from inhaling anthrax while working with infected animals or animal products such as wool, hides, or hair, but it does not spread between humans. Anthrax can cause damage to multiple organ systems, inflammation of the brain and spinal cord coverings, leading to massive bleeding and death.
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Do you have skin blisters?
- How long have you had blisters this time?
- Have you had blisters before?
- How has the blister changed since it first appeared?
- Are there blisters on your hands and feet?
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References
Buchman JS. Blistering diseases of the skin. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 1996 Jan;13(1):91-108. PMID: 8849935.
Reviewed By:
Sarita Nori, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Sarita Nori was drawn to dermatology because of the intersection of science and medicine that is at the heart of dermatology. She feels this is what really allows her to help her patients. “There is a lot of problem-solving in dermatology and I like that,” she explains. “It’s also a profession where you can help people quickly and really make a difference in their lives.” | Some of the typical skin problems that Dr. Nori treats include skin cancers, psoriasis, acne, eczema, rashes, and contact dermatitis. Dr Nori believes in using all possible avenues of treatment, such as biologics, especially in patients with chronic diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. “These medications can work superbly, and they are really life-changing for many patients.” | Dr. Nori feels it’s important for patients to have a good understanding of the disease or condition that is affecting them. “I like to educate my patients on their problem and have them really understand it so they can take the best course of action. Patients always do better when they understand their skin condition, and how to treat it.”
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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