Blisters, Dermatology FAQ - Page 5

Insect bites? Hello, doctor: Recently, I was bitten by either mosquitoes or fleas, resulting in many welts. I have been bitten continuously for two to three days, and several areas are red and swollen with blisters. While that is manageable, I noticed that after the swelling subs...

Frequent blisters on the soles of the feet that are not painful or itchy? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a question. I frequently develop medium to large blisters on the soles and sides of my feet, but they are not painful or itchy. They resemble blisters caused by friction f...

Mosquito bites can cause blisters? Hello, doctor. A week ago, I was bitten by a mosquito on my ankle, and the next day it swelled up, causing redness and swelling that extended to my calf, along with a blister that is about 2 centimeters in diameter. After a few days, it hasn...

Healing timeline for herpes labialis? Hello, during the first week after my herpes outbreak, I experienced blistering, bleeding, and pus discharge. About on the tenth day, the blister wound formed a scab that eventually fell off. During this time, I did not use any antiviral medi...

Frostbite issues Hello, two days ago I sustained frostbite while cleaning the refrigerator, and I have developed blisters on three of my fingers. Currently, I have them wrapped in gauze for protection. I visited a dermatologist who prescribed oral pain relievers, antibiotics, and...

Dyshidrotic eczema issues? I would like to ask if this is dyshidrotic eczema? It is only slightly itchy, or is it a case of exfoliative keratolysis? How should it be treated? Thank you, doctor.

After cryotherapy, blisters developed and turned black the next day? Doctor, I recently underwent cryotherapy for a plantar wart on the sole of my foot. I developed a blister on the same day, but two days later, the blister has noticeably enlarged and turned completely black, and...

Redness and itching around blisters after a burn? Hello Doctor: I accidentally got splashed with oil while cooking, which caused a small blister. I applied Gentamicin ointment (without breaking the blister). The next day, small bumps appeared around the blister, which are red, sw...

Burn blister wound Hello, due to the pandemic, it is not very convenient to visit the hospital for a consultation. I would like to ask some questions regarding a wound. I had a burn on my calf that developed blisters, and recently I accidentally burst one of them. Initially, I on...

Burns and scalds without sensation? After being splashed with boiling water, I rinsed the affected area under cold water for over ten minutes. Most of the area only feels itchy and has a stinging sensation, but there is a red patch about the size of a 50 NT dollar coin that does ...

Herpes on the nose? 1. If you had a history of herpes on your nose and noticed the onset of lesions in your nostrils after swimming, it is possible to transmit the virus to others during swimming, especially if you were shedding the virus asymptomatically before the lesions appea...

Immune system Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with lupus erythematosus when I was young and have been under regular follow-up. Now that I am married and have moved, I found a rheumatologist who continued my care. He drew blood and said he didn't see those markers anymore and t...

Itchy rash? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing a rash on the right side of my lower back last week, which is itchy. Eventually, the rash developed into small blisters, and pressing on the blisters causes pain. However, I do not have any other pain symptoms such as neuropathic p...

Burns and scalds with blisters? Hello, doctor. Yesterday (9/15), while I was cooking soup at home, I burned my finger for about 2-3 seconds. After the burn, I immediately rinsed it with cold water, but the wound still has a dull pain. After applying burn ointment, it felt much be...

Infant scabies Hello, Dr. Wu. My child has been undergoing treatment for scabies for about three weeks now. Since our whole family is being treated, my child is using permethrin cream while I am taking medication and applying a topical treatment. During our follow-up appointment ...

Infant scabies Hello, Dr. Wu. My child has been undergoing treatment for scabies for about three weeks now. Since our whole family is being treated, my child is using permethrin cream while I am taking medication and applying a topical treatment. During our follow-up appointment ...

Unexplained red rash, painless and itchless; is it necessary to seek medical attention? Hello, Doctor. Symptoms: On August 10, I noticed three distinct red rashes on the left side of my neck, which healed with peeling by August 23. Now, on September 3, I discovered a patch of red...

Herpes simplex virus infection in the nostrils? If you kiss in the morning and then engage in sexual intercourse without oral sex, and in the afternoon you notice an itchy, prickly sensation in your nostrils followed by the appearance of blisters, is there a possibility that the ...

Cryotherapy I had two warts on my left hand eight years ago, and three days ago I underwent cryotherapy. The blister has grown larger and is swollen and painful, so I punctured it. Since then, it has been swelling up every fifteen minutes, and when I press on the blister (which h...

Is a skin graft necessary for a burn caused by a motorcycle exhaust pipe? You have sustained a burn from a motorcycle exhaust pipe, resulting in a wound where the skin the size of a ten-dollar coin is missing, without any blisters. There is a bruise-like discoloration around the ...