clear bubbles

[rheasowen]

i have been gettin these tiny little clear bubbles under the skin on my hands for yrs now, but now wen they go away they skin yellows and dies. it cracks and peels off. it is sometimes pailful dependin on how big the bumps r and how many there are. i had worts a few yrs ago and since i got rid of em these bubbles have been reaccurin. is it a fungis or something?

[Badstuffhappens]

For me, the worts I had started out as clear bubbles and eventually turned into obvious worts. I'm not necessarily a dermatologist but I've heard that after having a wort, your body CAN become better at fighting them off. It's possible you just keep getting worts but they die off early.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Pompholyx or dyshidrotic eczema is one such possibility which can present with such itchy bumps. The exact cause is not known and excessive sweating can be one of the reasons. But some triggers like allergic reaction to soaps, detergents, foods, latex, nickel etc may trigger the symptoms. Apply some calamine lotion on the affected area and keep the area well moisturized. Use only thin applications of moisturizer ointments as excessive amounts of ointment may restrict breathing of the skin and aggravate the condition.

Topical steroids can be applied but they are available under prescription. Moreover to prevent infection, topical antibiotics may be needed. I suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get it evaluated.

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 and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.