Blisters On Fingers.

* Nail Freak * · **Blisters On Fingers. -** 21-08-06, 10:57 PM

Hi all after a little advice, for a while now (even before doing nails) every now and again i get little water filled blisters on my fingers, only a few at one time they go then maybe 3 mths later i get them again, they dont itch, but i cant help but 'pop' them

(sorry thats yuk!) because they look horrible! then they heal and go, i feel its very minor to go to the gp just a few blisters every now and again! but they are bothering me when i get them, just wondering if anyone has had anything similar? or ideas of what it could be

xxx

*Han* · 21-08-06, 11:02 PM

Hi hun i used to get this all the time when i worked as a nursery nurse they were small blisters but they used to itch loads! When i stopped working there they went but the other month they came back! I aint got a clue what causes it maybe an allergic reaction to something not sure though!xx

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lotus blossom · 21-08-06, 11:05 PM

my husband gets this in the summer all the time, when heat goes down so do the blisters , not sure what they are though?

Glamnails72 · 21-08-06, 11:07 PM

I get this too, but hands and feet - and for me it seems to be related to heat and hormones!

I saw the Doctor and he said it was exzema?!?

*Han* · 21-08-06, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lotus blossom

my husband gets this in the summer all the time, when heat goes down so do the blisters , not sure what they are though?

yeh when i used to get it, it was when it was hot! never went to the docs to ask what it was!xx

xx

tammyleicester · 21-08-06, 11:09 PM

Sounds like a type of eczema...
I get them on the inside of my elbows and behind my knees...(only in summer too!)
http://www.dermnetnz.org/dermatitis/pompholyx.html

*Han* · 21-08-06, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tammyleicester

Sounds like a type of eczema...
I get them on the inside of my elbows and behind my knees...(only in summer too!)
http://www.dermnetnz.org/dermatitis/pompholyx.html

thanx for that hun! I get eczema so this could have been what i had!will go too the docs if i get it again!

xx

nailsbydesign · 21-08-06, 11:18 PM

my husband gets these if he uses liquid soap

LayStar · 21-08-06, 11:19 PM

Heya
I posted this a coupla months ago
http://www.thenailgeek.com/chit-chat...ic-eczema.html

Since may I've been getting blisters on my fingers and hands and now on my feet, which I think is pompholyx/dyshidrosis.

Usually it comes about as a form of a reaction to something, heat, metal, chemicals, cleaning products etc are key factors in causing outbreaks.

I'm awaiting allergy tests to see what's causing mine, I'm suffering from severe outbreaks to the point I can barely bend my fingers at certain stages of my cycles.

Get to the docs, I was prescribed various steroid creams which have helped, you may also get referred to a dermatologist if it worsens. I'm currently using Pro Topic cream and vaseline to help my hands. If they start itching, put cold compresses on to kill the pain and itchyness.

xx

* Nail Freak * · 21-08-06, 11:29 PM

Thanks for your replies all, it sounds like it could be due to hormones, heat, chemicals, just need to work out which if not all, Laystar i'm sorry to hear that i hope it gets sorted hun xx
my blisters are quite small and only get a few at a time at the moment i have one on my right ring finger and one on my thumb they dont itch or irritate just water filled (like if your shoes rubbed) i know its minor but they are starting to bother me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

LayStar · 21-08-06, 11:49 PM

When I had my first outbreak, they didn't itch or hurt. They gradually went down and my skin peeled away. The 2nd outbreak itched like MAD. Whatever you do, try your damned hardest NOT to scratch them if they do start itching, I have zilch willpower and scratch mine at times, especially in my sleep hence why I've got cuts all over my palms and fingers.

I get rashes all over my body with my outbreaks, on my arms it's a livid red rash, clammy, bumpy and v itchy. My legs and chest its scaly, dry patches of skin. My scalps also peeling like mad, it's not itchy though.

Because it's all over my body, I'm guessing my problem is an internal one...the only things I can imagine are causing this is either the pill I'm/was on - I've stopped taking, took my last one last monday - inhaling l&p dust - I'm now wearing a mask - or just a 'natural' problem within me.

If your skin continues to worsen, see a doctor. I've learnt to prevent them worsening as best I can, I dont take long hot baths, I keep my hands out of my bed covers at night, and applying cold compresses when I'm really itchy or sore. If your hands start to peel and crack, rub vaseline in - it's a pure product and you're highly unlikely to gain a reaction or worsen your skin with it.

* Nail Freak * · 21-08-06, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LayStar

When I had my first outbreak, they didn't itch or hurt. They gradually went down and my skin peeled away. The 2nd outbreak itched like MAD. Whatever you do, try your damned hardest NOT to scratch them if they do start itching, I have zilch willpower and scratch mine at times, especially in my sleep hence why I've got cuts all over my palms and fingers.

I get rashes all over my body with my outbreaks, on my arms it's a livid red rash, clammy, bumpy and v itchy. My legs and chest its scaly, dry patches of skin. My scalps also peeling like mad, it's not itchy though.

Because it's all over my body, I'm guessing my problem is an internal one...the only things I can imagine are causing this is either the pill I'm/was on - I've stopped taking, took my last one last monday - inhaling l&p dust - I'm now wearing a mask - or just a 'natural' problem within me.

If your skin continues to worsen, see a doctor. I've learnt to prevent them worsening as best I can, I dont take long hot baths, I keep my hands out of my bed covers at night, and applying cold compresses when I'm really itchy or sore. If your hands start to peel and crack, rub vaseline in - it's a pure product and you're highly unlikely to gain a reaction or worsen your skin with it.

Thanks hun, i'm definately going to keep my eye on it, i'm a terrible scratcher i had sunburn and my back itched like mad even had the hairbrush on it! gross i know! Let me know how you get on with your allergy test, lets hope its something that can be sorted!

neko · 22-08-06, 12:32 AM

I get them on the webbing and inside of my index and middle fingers. At one stage it was misdiagnosed at eczma (SP? sorry guys) but turned out to be psoriasis. It's known as pustulent psoriasis (sounds charming, doesn't it?) coupled with the scaley and flakiness, this might be it. HTH, there's so many things it could be... and it's really hard to diagnose skin irritations properly.

nailsbydesign · 22-08-06, 11:42 AM

Most GP's are not able to really identify skin conditions very well, you should ask to be referred to a dermatologist as this is their field of expertise and they will know what treatment to do and should be able to help you better.