Question 1

does anyone know how long blister rashes usually last?

Accepted Answer

Less than 1 week: If you're talking about a common blister that develops at a site of trauma or rubbing, they usually resolve in 5-7 days.

Question 2

itchy soles with blisters like rashes?

Accepted Answer

Could be : contact dermatitis see if it correlates with certain shoes  see a dermatologist for a better exam

Question 3

does all herpes blister and rashes form a pink open lession after breaking?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will because it's inflammatory. This makes the skin pink and red.

Question 4

does all herpes blisters and rashes always form a scab after it leaks fluid?

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Usually: Usually, unless they are in moist areas that don't allow a definite scab. Please make sure those lesions have healed well before you think you are not contagious!

Question 5

have some very big knot like blister/red rashes behind both ears, on chest, back and a few on legs. they hurt to touch. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Need eval: with skin lesions it is always best to see and feel them and occasionally biopsy then. With what you are describing, recommend you see a doctor for evaluation. Sorry this was not more helpful. Best of luck.

Question 6

if i touch the blister or the rashes, then i touch other parts of my body, will it spread?

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If the blister: Or rash is caused by bacteria or viruses, yes it can spread.  Exact likelihood depends on many things such as number of organisms transmitted.

Question 7

what can cause red blisters, rash all over?

Accepted Answer

Red blisters Rash?: It is difficult to advice you based on your description, it could be contact dermatitis, chicken pox, allergic rash, or something else.You should see your doctor asap or go to the emergency room to find out what is the rash from.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: blister rash?

Accepted Answer

a rash with blister: Blisters are areas with skin with clear fluid in them. Usually the term blister refers to a sore that occurs from repeated trauma or burns.However, some infections cause rashes that look blister-like. Herpes infections or the chicken pox virus can  cause small blisters.  Irritants, like poison ivy, cause tiny blisters in the skin as well.Dangerous drug reactions can cause blisters on the skin.

Question 9

itchy blisters rash on hands. what could be causing it?

Accepted Answer

Dyshydrotic eczema: Dyshydrotic eczema is most likely. It causes severe itching, with small blisters around palms and fingers and eventually developing dry peeling eruptions in palm and fingertips. Stress is the most common cause, but may also be other unknown reason. Allergic or irritant contact dermatitis of hands may show the same /similar picture. Thus, material that your hands in contact with is the cause.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: painful red blister rash?

Accepted Answer

It is what it is...: There can be multiple causes for a "painful red blister rash"--just as there are many variations for the color "red". Rashes are most difficult to diagnose without actually being seen by your doctor. So, rather than to guess about the diagnosis, you should schedule an appointment with your dermatologist /family doctor. If this is MRSA (methicillin resistent staph aureus), it could prove dangerous.

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Does all herpes blister and rashes form a pink open lession after breaking?

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Does all herpes blisters and rashes always form a scab after it leaks fluid?

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Have some very big knot like blister/red rashes behind both ears, on chest, back and a few on legs. they hurt to touch. what could this be?

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If i touch the blister or the rashes, then i touch other parts of my body, will it spread?

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What can cause red blisters, rash all over?

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What is the definition or description of: blister rash?

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Itchy blisters rash on hands. what could be causing it?

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What is the definition or description of: painful red blister rash?

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