Question 1

poured hot coffee from thermal cup over wrist.  was dressed by dr. few days later have taken dressing off but thick blisters weeping and sore?

Accepted Answer

Burn treatment: 1st degree burns involve only the top layer of skin and generally appear as a red patch, similar to a sunburn.  treatment is supportive (cool water, OTC pain meds).  2nd degree burns are deeper, very painful, and blister.  treatment is aimed at pain relief and preventing infection with Rx Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine).  3rd degree burns are very severe, painless and usually require treatment from a burn center.

Question 2

what causes blisters on my hands?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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.

Question 4

i have blisters on my hands that really itch but when i scrat h them they hurt what could they be?

Accepted Answer

Rash blisters: Your dermatologist should evaluate this rash promptly. This could be a form of eczema called dyshydrotic eczema.  It could be a contact dermatitis to something in that you touched. There could be secondary bacterial  infection or fungal infection. . Patch tests and cultures may be needed to get to the root cause. After the evaluation has begun your doctor can prescribe treatment for you.

Question 5

what causes a blister to appear on your hand?

Accepted Answer

There are many: causes from burns, to dyshidrosis to genetic disorders. See dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment

Question 6

blisters on hands and feet?

Accepted Answer

Could be : Fungal, or dyshydrotic eczema to name two of the more common conditions.

Question 7

i have blisters/pimples on my hands.  why?

Accepted Answer

This is a very: good question. Unfortunately without being able to take a full history and examine the lesions we will be unable to answer for you. Make an appointment for evaluation by a health care professional.

Question 8

so herpetic wit low on hands hurts even if you don't pop the blisters?

Accepted Answer

Right.: It could be painful. should treat it like herpes infection plus eczema. Dermatologist would know how to deal with it.

Question 9

what would cause blistering that festers and stings in pain on my hands?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can examine: Things that cause blistering on hands or fingers include a type of eczema called dishydrotic eczema, allergic reactions (sometime to unknown substances), chemical irritants (sometimes people don't remember contact with any chemical), reactions to some plants or vegetables, infections (small pimples or abscesses), herpes 1 or 2, burns, etc... A primary care or dermatology doctor can examine hands.

Question 10

tiny blisters all over hands. spreading fast. itchy and painful. what could they be?

Accepted Answer

General thoughts: Without an actual examination, I cannot give specific medical advice on your particular health,

Dermatologic conditions are hard to evaluate without seeing them in person.

Conditions that are localized often are due to a particular exposure (contact with something causing an allergy).
This is particularly true of hands.
These are often itchy.
Anti-immune medicines (antihistmine/steroids) ...

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Weeping blisters on hands

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Poured hot coffee from thermal cup over wrist. was dressed by dr. few days later have taken dressing off but thick blisters weeping and sore?

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What causes blisters on my hands?

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Why are my hands red raw and blistering?

A member asked:

I have blisters on my hands that really itch but when i scrat h them they hurt what could they be?

A member asked:

What causes a blister to appear on your hand?

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Blisters on hands and feet?

A member asked:

I have blisters/pimples on my hands. why?

A member asked:

So herpetic wit low on hands hurts even if you don't pop the blisters?

A member asked:

What would cause blistering that festers and stings in pain on my hands?

A member asked:

Tiny blisters all over hands. spreading fast. itchy and painful. what could they be?

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