Hi.
A history of herpetic infections may actually help explain these blisters in your extremities. Herpetic whitlow or herpetic skin infections caused by HSV type 1 may present in these areas of the body. They may be transmitted through skin to skin contact or they may recur especially during periods of stress or trauma.
Herpetic blisters may be reddish and they usually have blister containing clear fluid. The background is also reddish and the area may burn or tingle. Is this true in your case?
I have had chicken pox as a child. I am 26 now. Herpetic infections, last time I went to the doctor for this same thing, she told me it was herpes/cold sores on my feet.
Hi.
If this is something viral then this must be associated with a viral gastroenteritis ( as associated with the diarrhea). It may also be a blister secondary to irritation or friction which occurs on your toes. Do you wear tight shoes or sandals? This may also contribute.
I do not think this is something which you should be worried about. Just refrain from unnecessarily touching or picking on the area to avoid its spread in case this is infectious. It will help if gram staining of the discharge may be done as this will help ascertain the diagnosis. Just maintain good hygiene and keep yourself from touching the area. If this is viral, this may resolve on its own.
Have you had chicken pox or herpetic infections before?
Also thank you for the reply back, very much appreciated. How serious can this infection be/get?
I believe the diarrhea came first. A day later I believe I saw a bump on my toe. I bought some abreva today and applied it to my toe.Would you know how this is caused?
Hi.
A viral infection may be very likely, given that this is associated with the diarrhea. This may also be a bacterial infection such as impetigo caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Strep pyogenes. Although at this point, impetigo may not be likely given that this usually affects children. Other differentials will be a dermatitis or an eczematous disease.
I suggest that you discuss with your physician if a gram stain of the discharge may be done to help identify the organism which causes this. You may also opt to apply an antimicrobial cream over the area in case an overlying bacterial infection is present. Inform your physician before doing so.
Which came first ,the diarrhea or the skin condition?