Air Bubbles Under Skin.

[kab470]

Over the last couple months i have been getting what seems to be air bubbles under my skin on my fingers and toes. After a while they rise to the surface and burst. They are painful, exspecially after they burst. I have done some research and my guess is hand eczema, but like i mentioned I also have they on my toes.  Please help!

*I play soccer if that makes a differance.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

These symptoms can be due to pompholyx. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).But they are available under prescription and should be taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Symptoms  can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin. I suggest you to get the diagnosis confirmed from a dermatologist after examination if they appear again.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.

[maatson]

Much like plane warts as it is seen now. Perhaps these could represent Pompholyx which have burst. Zinc oxide creme helps here. Do consult your doc.
Best wishes.