blisters

i have blisters on my right hand as well and it has affected my thumbnail. i dont think it is contagious. it is just on my right hand. it is awful looking. it will get a little better and then get worse escpecially around when i am on my monthly period.i have used a cream the doctor has given and i haved use neosporin. what else can i use or do for it?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
There are many possibilities which can present with such blister on the hand and near thumbnail. It can be due to phytophotodermatitis, epidermolysis bullosa acquista( less likely because it is an autoimmune blistering disease) or bullous diabeticorum. It can also be due to some infective agent. I suggest you to get it evaluated from a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis.

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 dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.