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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
blood blisters
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
blood blisters
by cccrow71, Oct 29, 2003 12:00AM
For the past 2-3 years (approximately), I have had small blood blisters on my scrotum that will not go away. They don't itch or hurt, and they are limited only to the scrotum. As far as I can tell they don't spread by touch. They vary slightly in size, but are very small, the largest no more than 1/16" in diameter with some much smaller. They have been slowly growing in number over time, from maybe 5 when I first noticed them to over 20 now. From what I can tell the individual blisters stay in the same place, it's not a rash that irritates then reirritates in different places. I guess my question is, is this something I should be concerned about? Should I see a dermatologist? I read that putting pressure on blood blisters is a way to cure them, but this is kind of a hard area to put pressure on...how would you suggest getting rid of them?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Oct 29, 2003 12:00AM
, Oct 29, 2003 12:00AM
I don't know your age, but middle-aged men get reddish-brown angiofibromas on the scrotum. These are benign and are of no significance beyond their appearance. I suppose they could be removed by electrosurgery (cauterizing them off), but I'm not sure it's worth it. They never bleed, and squeezing them is not a way to get rid of them.
Besr,
Dr. Rockoff
Besr,
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (3)
by cccrow71, Oct 29, 2003 12:00AM
To: the dermatologist
I knew I would forget something...I'm 25, which I wouldn't consider middle aged...and they are blood blisters as I have made the mistake of "popping" one of them which did no good.
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Oct 29, 2003 12:00AM
, Oct 29, 2003 12:00AM
In that case, you should show a doctor. Dr. Rockoff
by jaxon7090, Mar 10, 2008 09:31PM
A related discussion, Jaxon was started.
