Question 1

can babies get blood blisters on their hands?

Accepted Answer

Possible, but...: There are many things that mimic "blood blisters" that would appear on a baby's hand. First thing that comes to mind is a developing hemangioma. These are collections of blood vessels under the skin that enlarge over the first months of life. Also, babies can have sucking blisters where they essentially give themselves hickies from sucking on their hands. Ask pediatrician to take a look.

Question 2

i work with babies and have noticed some red blisters on my knees, palm and start of fingers, elbows and on the top of my feet. should i go see thedoc?

Accepted Answer

Good idea: Whether to prevent your spreading it to the babies or to discover if you caught it from work and need to advice the facility - yes. See a doc for exam and/or lab work. Also, if it is painful - relief will be nice. Best wishes for it being a minor easy to correct issue.

Question 3

my 4 month old baby has been sucking on his hands a lot. this just started yesterday. i noticed this evening that he has what appears to be a  blood blister on his lower lip. is this from the hand sucking? should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

No: The blister could be from a minor trauma to his lips from hand sucking, just observe, if feeding, sleeping and acting well, no need to worry, enjoy your baby

Question 4

baby had hands foot and mouth 2 weeks ago he has dry red circles were blisters were i'm applying aquafor will those scars go away or leave a mark ?

Accepted Answer

A little dark spot: will persist for a few weeks, no permanent scar is expected

Question 5

i have shingles (chest) (area is covered with gauze) the blisters are not leaking. i kissed my baby on his forehead and hands. did i just give him the virus thru my kisses? he has had contact with rash, but not while blisters were present?

Accepted Answer

: The only contagious material/site in shingles is the weeping from skin blisters. If that material makes it into the mouth of a vulnerable person they can get chickenpox, not shingles. This is much different than primary chickenpox where the germ can be an saliva during the breakout &amp; spread that way.

Question 6

daughter has hand foot & mouth blisters in mouth what can i do to make her more comfortable? also i'm 7 months pregnant will it harm my unborn baby?

Accepted Answer

Mouth blisters: Hand foot and mouth disease is caused by a virus, and usually goes away in 7-10 days.
The pain from mouth blisters can be helped by staying away from spicy and acidic foods and drinks (maintaining a bland diet). 
Check with your dentist or medical doctor about pain meds (tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil).
Orabase ointment can be applied to the blisters before meals. It is non-prescription and sticks to the mouth.

Question 7

my elder son has hand foot and mouth disease with no blisters. only sore throat and fever. can he pass this to one month old baby? is it dangerous for newborn? how to prevent?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Usually a newborn has immunity to some of these viral strains because the mother likely had it as a kid &amp; transfers a few months worth of protection. I would avoid contact if possible as it passes in oral secretions or poop. I never saw it that young in 4 decades as a pedi.

Question 8

my step son has some blisters on his hands they look like it has yellow pus with white around it. they dont itch him doctor gave him a cream for poiso?

Accepted Answer

See photo: Review the attached photo of the typical rash of Hand Foot and Mouth disease, a self limiting viral illness.

Question 9

what causes blisters on my hands?

Accepted Answer

Blisters: You may have hiderosis of your hand. See your doctor for help.

Question 10

why are my hands red raw and blistering?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: A number of things can cause this; what it sounds like is a contact dermatitis vs. A dishidrotic eczema.  A dermatologist will be able to evaluate and help pinpoint likely exposures that led to this, and provide appropriate treatment.

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Can babies get blood blisters on their hands?

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I work with babies and have noticed some red blisters on my knees, palm and start of fingers, elbows and on the top of my feet. should i go see thedoc?

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My 4 month old baby has been sucking on his hands a lot. this just started yesterday. i noticed this evening that he has what appears to be a blood blister on his lower lip. is this from the hand sucking? should i be concerned?

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Baby had hands foot and mouth 2 weeks ago he has dry red circles were blisters were i'm applying aquafor will those scars go away or leave a mark ?

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I have shingles (chest) (area is covered with gauze) the blisters are not leaking. i kissed my baby on his forehead and hands. did i just give him the virus thru my kisses? he has had contact with rash, but not while blisters were present?

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Daughter has hand foot & mouth blisters in mouth what can i do to make her more comfortable? also i'm 7 months pregnant will it harm my unborn baby?

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My elder son has hand foot and mouth disease with no blisters. only sore throat and fever. can he pass this to one month old baby? is it dangerous for newborn? how to prevent?

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My step son has some blisters on his hands they look like it has yellow pus with white around it. they dont itch him doctor gave him a cream for poiso?

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What causes blisters on my hands?

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Why are my hands red raw and blistering?

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