Have you ever experienced a bumpy and itchy liquid-filled pimple that occurs either between your hand fingers, sometimes your toe fingers, or at times on your palms? Many of us have experienced a rough little spot appearing on or between the fingers that feel irritating and looks very unpleasant.
These clear-filled itchy bumps ain other words are known as blisters. No! it is not only a burn that causes blisters on any part of the body, but certain fungal or viral infections do cause these bumpy pimples like substance.
Sources say that blisters are more likely to appear to heal the body part, which has experienced an injury such as a burn. Moreover, more than one cause could be identified as a reason why a blister occurred on your fingers, toes, or any other area of your skin. There might be a case of friction of our skin, unaware application of any chemical product or compound, etc.
Let’s see what causes these blisters, or one might say a clear liquid filled itchy pimple.
The Known Causes of Blisters
Some of the causes that form blisters or itchy clear liquid filled pimples are listed below:
Any Infection
Several diseases cause skin infection, which develops blisters as part of its symptoms alongside other signs indicating the condition. Some known infectious diseases that develop blisters include; herpes, chickenpox, shingles, impetigo, etc.
Different types of infection will show various signs. For instance, impetigo, which is a bacterial infection at the beginning stage, appears to be itchy, a red or purple color sore; with time, there forms a crusty patch which is visible more like a scab over the sore. It then releases pus from inside of it.
Some bacterial infection such as herpes or genital herpes that occur on the genitals gives a burning and itchy sensation. All these infections are either bacterial or viral, for which doctors need to analyze the kind of blister and treat them depending on the nature of the disease. If it is a bacterial infection, an antibiotic will probably be the first choice of a health expert.
Eczema
Eczema is a skin condition where there is inflammation involved, and it mostly affects small children. There are types of eczema that can cause blisters on the hands, palms, soles of the feet, in the fingers’ sides, etc., and this kind of Eczema is known as dyshidrotic eczema.
Generally, eczema turn out to be infected and the sin begins appearing red in color. Hence, the blisters become infected. It is necessary for a person who is experiencing eczema to consult a physician and keep cleaning the infected area which could help in reducing any further symptoms.
It is necessary to keep applying moisturizer on the infected are and not perform any activity that triggers the eczema flares. Keep away your infected area from water and perform any activity that involves water wearing gloves.
Any Injury
There are some injuries that specifically results in the development of a blister on your skin and this involves:
- Skin friction or rubbing of that area
- Coming in contact with any chemical compound such as detergent powder or cosmetics
- Pinching a particular skin area
- Burn from higher or low temperatures
You must not try to pop the blister forcefully while it is still in its healing phase, it can then cause severe infection and it is best to leave it for healing without disturbing it and it automatically heals with time.
Any Allergies
Skin allergies could also cause blisters and they can be really irritating and cause burning sensation. Skin reactions are generally result of someone using any chemically tainted substance or any soap which triggers such skin allergies.
These allergies could also lead to forming of hives over the skin and turn absolutely red in color. A person might constantly have the urge to itch and the skin appears hot and swollen. It is best to avoid triggers that cause these skin rections such as; any soap, rubber, deodrant, lotion, hand sanitizers.
There are also autoimmune disorders like Bullous pemphigoid that causes blisters or hives over the skin as when the immune system is overactively to attack the healthy tissues of the body. The blister or hive in this case may develop over hands, body, abdomen, legs etc.
What are the symptoms of a clear-filled fluid Blister?
Blisters could appear on any part of the body where the skin is trying to heal itself from any infection or burn. The clear liquid inside the blister might be serum or pus which layers to protect the skin. Bursting it could only affect the protective area of the skin.
A blister may appear like:
- looks bubbly and different color
- Looks generally the color of the skin
- Very itchy and burning sensation
- Painful Sensation
The infection would determine other symptoms along side the occurrence of the blister. Moreover, if the blister stays intact it protects the injured area and the infection disappears on its own after a particular period.
The Diagnosis and Prevention of the Condition
A doctor would look for all the possible reasons such that to identify whether there is any kind of bacterial infection or other reasons. In case of a frost bite or allergic reactions, a doctor might ask for any history of allergic reactions or a present change in temperature.
To prevent blisers, it is necessary to wear clothing or shoes that are comfortable or in case there has been previous cases of blisters, try applying bandaid on the area and in case of allergic reaction avoid any triggering element that causes the skin to react.
There are also vaccinations available for preventing any bacteria or viral infections that could cause blisters on the skin of a person,
TIf you are experiencing an itchy or burning sensation on your blisters you can apply aloe vera, coconut oil, any petroleum jelly on the surface of the area. If the case is severe and there lie any other underlying condition it is best to visit the doctor as soon as possible for identifying the cause of it.
