Hives for over 5 years

[Kvictx]

I've had hives for over 5 years, now they turn to blisters on my handand feey. It hurts to wear shoes, not to mention embarrising!  I can't sleep because I scratch myself bloody in my sleep. This was all brought on by a medication I was allergic to, that I took two seperate times over 5 years ago. I've been to many Doctors, no one seems to know how to clear them up. I've taken flax seed oils, zink, calisum, everything I can think of. Can anyone PLEASE help me???


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[jrob42]

OH Gosh me too hives for 5 years and now some of them have started turning into blisters. I can not stand it any longer! They hurt,burn,itch,sting and are quite embarrising. There was a 3 month time when I was going to the doctor for aniexety and was being perscribed Xanex,during those months my hives deminshed. I maybe had hives 2 times it was a great 3 months. Once I came off of the perscription the hives slowly came back. I've been off of Xanex since Feb. and hives are back in full force. Watch the Xanex tho you could get addicted.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

There are several causes of blisters.

'Blisters are usually caused by injury to the skin from heat or from friction, which create a tear between the epidermis—the upper layer of the skin—and the layers beneath.

Short periods of intense rubbing can cause a blister, but any rubbing of the skin at all can cause a blister if it is continued for long enough. Blisters form more easily on moist skin than on dry or soaked skin, and are more common in warm conditions.

Sometimes, the skin can blister when it comes into contact with a cosmetic, detergent, solvent or other chemical; this is known as contact dermatitis. Blisters can also develop as a result of an allergic reaction to an insect bite or sting.

There are also a number of medical conditions that cause blisters. The most common are chickenpox, herpes, impetigo, and a form of eczema called dyshidrosis. '

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blister

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products or even dish soap at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

To relieve blister-related pain, drain the fluid while leaving the overlying skin intact.
    * Wash your hands and the blister with soap and warm water.
    * Swab the blister with iodine or rubbing alcohol.
    * Sterilize a clean, sharp needle by wiping it with rubbing alcohol.
    * Use the needle to puncture the blister. Aim for several spots near the blister's edge. Let the fluid drain, but leave the overlying skin in place.
    * Apply an antibiotic ointment to the blister and cover with a bandage or gauze pad.
    * Cut away all the dead skin after several days, using tweezers and scissors sterilized with rubbing alcohol. Apply more ointment and a bandage.

It would be best to consult a doctor if it does not resolve on its own in a few days.

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards.