small blister

[lkay621]

every day i wake up with a small blister on the palm area of my hand, it itches, dries up and I wake up the next day with another one. what is it?  

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to pompholyx. Pompholyx is also called dyshidrotic eczema. It is characterized by a sudden onset of many deep-seated pruritic, clear vesicles which itch and then peel off. As a result the skin may also fissure.
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.

I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep us posted on how you are doing.

[Dr Prasad, MBBS]

Thanks for the query.

It looks like you are having a fixed drug eruption. Are you taking any medications for pain? Stop using it for a while. If it doesn’t subside you might have to take a biopsy and seek help from a dermat.  

take care