Itchy Wart like blisters on hands palms and back.

[marty1974]

Hi.... I have had this problem for 5/7 days now and i have not had a proper diagnois of it yet, There is spot,wart like blisters all over my hands, (palms ,fingers and backs) I was wondering if any body can help me with this, the doc gave me steriod cream (clobetasone butyrate 0.05%) told me to use it sparingly 3 times a day but i find this is not really helping and the itchy ness is driving me CRAZY ahhhh help.

I have added a picture to so you can have a look thanks and hope to here something soon.

Marty.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms and picture,it sounds like pompholyx. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate eczema 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).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.

If still the symptoms do not improve then pls get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist.
I hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.

[MasterKai]

Hmm..sounds like Chicken Pox