blister

I have something like a water blisters with small bumps inside that appears on my thumb maybe once or twice out of the year and sometimes it hurts and once it bursts only clear fluid comes out. what could that be and how could i get it treated to keep it from coming back?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

I cannot confirm a diagnosis without examination,but it can be contact dermatitis,herpetic whitlow or myxoid cyst.Herpetic whitlow is a painful viral infection occurring on the fingers or around the fingernails. Herpetic whitlow is caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV).Myxoid cyst is a growth usually occurring on the finger. These cysts are believed to form from deteriorated tissues.Other possibility is of dyshidrotic eczema(an itchy rash limited to the hands (usually the palms and sides of the fingers),it can be related to weather and consists of small fluid filled blisters).

I sincerely advise you to consult a dermatologist and discuss these possibilities with him.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.