Question 1

how long does it take for herpes blisters to break open once they appear and what color fluid do they leak?

Accepted Answer

Usually Clear: The fluid filled blisters of herpes are usually clear in color. They can be painful or itchy.  It varies when the blisters open up but usually a few days.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 3

blister fluid (enzema etc) leaking can transmit blood borne virus example hep/hiv?

Accepted Answer

: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), blood is the primary way that HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are transmitted from person to person. However, it is possible for these viruses to be present in other bodily fluids as well, including blister fluid or exudate.

Question 4

blood for hsv1 test at 9w,12w,16w,19w and culture swab everything is negative it looks just like a cold sore anything else it could be?  it blisters up leaks fluid crust .day two its gone? what else could it be ?

Accepted Answer

Oral herpes: Oral herpes outbreaks can't clear in only 2 days without anti-herpes treatment like acyclovir or valacyclovir; "day two it's gone" suggests something else. Maybe just a pimple or some sort of skin cyst? The HSV1 blood test isn't perfect and misses some infections, and culture also misses many cases; PCR (i.e. a DNA test) is better. All things considered, probably not herpes. See a dermatologist.

Question 5

if area is not a moist area such as outer upper lip does a herpes rash or blister leave a scab after leaking fluid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible that can leave a scab after fluid is released.

Question 6

got bug bites few days ago, one yesterday it turned into a blister. i've been putting cortozone on it leaked clear liquid yesterday, but still blister?

Accepted Answer

Impetigo: One type of blistering skin infection is called bullous impetigo, which is not uncommon following trauma to the skin and insect bites.  Often time oral antibiotics are used, but a topical antibiotic ointment applied twice daily for several days may keep the infection at bay.

Question 7

i had paronychia about a week now. wht should i do?now the blister getting bigger n there is white liquid leaked last night but still swollen n hurt

Accepted Answer

Soak: If you do not have diabetes or another disease that can affect your immune system, you could soak the finger in warm Epsom salts water and then take a clean wash cloth and gently massage the skin away from the nail.   If that doesn't resolve the situation, see your doctor for treatment.

Question 8

have had this skin colored bump/blister looking thing on pubic area. had it for two months now? no pain or leak of any sort.

Accepted Answer

Bumps in pubic area: Skin colored bumps in pubic area could be skin tags, cysts, molluscum contagiosum or viral warts, among others.  Please see your dermatologist.  Molluscum and warts are virus infections and need to be removed.  They are contagious and can be transmitted to other people by contact.

Question 9

what can i use for itchy hands with tiny blisters that leak?

Accepted Answer

Rash: This sounds like a form of eczema that may result from irritation in the sweat glands, called dyshdrotic eczema.  The can become infected with bacteria or fungal infections. Stronger cortisone creams, obtained by prescription, along with appropriate medications for infection will be offered when you see your physician.

Question 10

i got a wart treated but it didn't turn into a blister, it actually got red and big and now is leaking a clear liquid.is there something wrong ?

Accepted Answer

No: Hopefully it will go away still. If not peeled off in 2 weeks see doctor again.

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How long does it take for herpes blisters to break open once they appear and what color fluid do they leak?

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

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Blister fluid (enzema etc) leaking can transmit blood borne virus example hep/hiv?

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Blood for hsv1 test at 9w,12w,16w,19w and culture swab everything is negative it looks just like a cold sore anything else it could be? it blisters up leaks fluid crust .day two its gone? what else could it be ?

A member asked:

If area is not a moist area such as outer upper lip does a herpes rash or blister leave a scab after leaking fluid?

A member asked:

Got bug bites few days ago, one yesterday it turned into a blister. i've been putting cortozone on it leaked clear liquid yesterday, but still blister?

A member asked:

I had paronychia about a week now. wht should i do?now the blister getting bigger n there is white liquid leaked last night but still swollen n hurt

A member asked:

Have had this skin colored bump/blister looking thing on pubic area. had it for two months now? no pain or leak of any sort.

A member asked:

What can i use for itchy hands with tiny blisters that leak?

A member asked:

I got a wart treated but it didn't turn into a blister, it actually got red and big and now is leaking a clear liquid.is there something wrong ?

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