pinprick blisters on hands and feet

[blossomb]

I developed a line of pinprick blisters on the sole of foot when in kenya. Clear at first, then became pink/brown and very itchy.More appeared and developed in same way with the odd blister getting larger.I decided to treat it as athletes foot when the skin around the blisters began to flake.I am still getting patches of this on my foot and now have developed the blisters on the palms of both hands, insides of fingers and at base of wrists.Exactly same pattern on both hands, beginning at first as little rings of blisters.If this is athletes foot I have heard it can spread to the face and perianal area so am really worried.Have just been told have an underactive thyroid and will be tested for some immune system problem.Sin on palms now beginig to flake, am worried I will pass it on to children etc.Shall I use the athletes foot treatment on my hands? Thankyou!

[ALMAIS]

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[candy225]

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[shagadoo35]

you could have a condition called pomphylox.  it itches like crazy and will keep you up at night.  be sure you have the right diagnosis.  i had to go on steroids and that has helped the symptom but hasn't gotten rid of the problem.  i have also developed what seem to be plantar warts on the soles of my feet and the podiatrist i saw today said instead of having pomphylox, i might have a type of virus that starts out looking like athlete's foot, then evolves into warts.  it's been a roller-coaster, but i'm not buying there is no specific cause or cure. good luck!

[blossomb]

very helpful, thankyou. Not so very keen on hearing how long it hangs around!

[0976]

I have had the blister and flakey skin now on the bottom of one foot and on the palms of my hands for over a year now. I went to a derm. and was diagnosed with pustular psoriasis. Its localized because its only in certain areas and not all over the body. It is very fustrating and painful at times. It is sun sensitive and will go away if you are in the sun long enough, but may come back if not in the sun all the time. Its currently being treated with a steroid prescribed by my doctor. That usually lasts for about 6mo. or so till ya have to switch to a different medication. Sad thing is there is no cure. I am just starting to get it on my elbow. It is an imune disorder that has to do with white blood cells. Just look up pustular psoriasis on line and it will give you information. Hope I was helpful.

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

If the blisters involve your hands, you most likely have a form of eczema called dyshidrosis rather than fungus.  Even if you had fungus, that is very hard to transmit.  I doubt that either condition implies anything about your immune system.  I advise you to get a proper diagnosis, so you'll know what to do and so you won't have to worry.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff