having medium size blisters on skin

Having medium size blister on the skin (overall 10) around stomach and back. They are kind of pulpy (soft) and dark and look like Gel filled tablets but i have no itching or any discomfort with them.

Want to know what they are and do i need to consult the doctor on this.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
There are many possibilities for blisters on the trunk. On these areas blisters are usually due to Herpes Zoster(unilateral and painful) bullous staph infection, bullous pemphigoid,plant contact dermatitis and drugs causing toxic epidermal necrolysis. Pemphigus blisters are fragile and soon form crusts and erosions. Even fixed drug eruption can cause local blistering.

I suggest you to get it evaluated from a dermatologist. Culture for bacteria and viruses, a Tzanck smear, a gram stain and biopsy and immunofluorescence tests need to be done to rule out these conditions.

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.