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Blisters on my elbow
by melissadam, Jul 21, 2008 06:57PM
Yesterday out of nowhere I noticed several red bumps on my elbow which quickly turned into blisters. Several hours later I noticed more red bumps on my forearm. I am not on any medications, I have no allergies, & I have not been in contact with any poison ivy (that I know of). What could this possibly be? Please help!
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This does appear to be an allergic reaction like Contact dermatitis. Any number of trigger factors could be responsible for it apart from the ones you have mentioned.
Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irritant or allergen). Reactions may vary in the same individual over time.
Common allergens associated with contact dermatitis include:
Poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and Other plants
Nickel or other metals, Medications
Rubber, Cosmetics, Fabrics and clothing
Detergents, Solvents, Adhesives
Fragrances, perfumes etc.
A few airborne allergens, such as ragweed or insecticide spray, can cause contact dermatitis.
Skin lesion or rash at the site of exposure could be redness, rash, papules (pimple-like), vesicles, and bullae (blisters).
Treatment is with topical corticosteroid medications which may reduce inflammation. You can start with a mild one and use it on the lesions for a short period only.
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