patch of water blister come back every 6 months same place.

[star81]

Can anyone help me? 2 years ago I went to the Dr. about a patch of water blisters on the back of my thigh that hurt, were raised, itched and red around area.  Dr.  thought it was a brown recluse spider bite and treated it.  Now every 6 months they come back with the same symptoms, lasting 2 weeks before they are gone.  Dr. can't seem to figure out what it might be does anyone know?  Please help



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[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Are your blood sugar and blood pressure levels under control?

'Most blisters heal naturally and do not require medical attention. As new skin grows beneath the blister, the fluid contained within it will be slowly reabsorbed by the body and the skin on top will dry and peel off.

The unbroken skin over a blister provides a natural barrier to infection. This means that you should try to keep blisters intact and unbroken in order to avoid infection. Try not to pierce a blister with a needle, but allow it to break on its own once the skin underneath has healed. If the blister is in a place (such as a hand or foot) that makes it extra painful, follow these steps:
1. Wash your hands and the blister with soap and water, and sterilize the blister with rubbing alcohol.
2. Sterilize a pin with rubbing alcohol.
3. Make small pinpricks on the edge of the blister and drain the fluid through these.
4. Cover the blister with first-aid ointment and a sterile bandage.[1]

Cover small blisters with an adhesive dressing. Larger blisters should be covered with a gauze pad or dressing that you can then tape in place. If you have a blister in a position that is causing you pain or that makes it likely to burst (such as on the sole of your foot), its important to cover it with a soft dressing to pad and protect it. Then change the dressing daily.

If a blister bursts, don't peel off the dead skin on top of the blister. Gently press the area to get rid of all the fluid inside, and then cover the blister and the area around it with a dry, sterile dressing to protect it from infection until it heals.'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blister

You should consult a doctor for further management and take the following steps to prevent blisters in the future -

'Blisters on the feet can be prevented by wearing comfortable, well-fitting shoes and clean socks. Blisters are more likely to develop on skin that is moist, so moisture-absorbing socks or frequent sock changes will aid those with particularly sweaty feet. While exercising or playing sports, special sports socks can help keep feet drier and reduce the chance of blisters.

Before going for a long walk, it is important to ensure that shoes have been broken in. If a hot area on the foot is felt, taping padding over the affected area can prevent the formation of a blister.

To avoid blisters on the hands, gloves should be worn when using tools such as a shovel or pickaxe, doing manual work such as gardening, and handling detergents, cleaning products, solvents and other chemicals.

A lubricant, typically talcum powder, can be used to reduce friction between skin and apparel. People put talcum powder inside gloves or shoes for this purpose.

Sunscreen and sun protection should also be used during the hottest part of the day to avoid blisters from sunburn, and moisturizing, after-sun or calamine lotions can help to ease discomfort in the case of burns.'

Let us know if you need any further information.

Regards.

[curious_00]

This sounds very similar to what I have experienced for the last 8 years or so.  I am a diabetic and do take medications for that and high blood pressure, but have never considered these to be causes for the blister rash that appears in the same spot on my  lover back about 2-3 times a year.

What is the connection between high blood sugar/blood pressure and the recurring rash?