What it is
Blisters usually heal within 3 to 4 weeks, but it often comes back.
Avoiding triggers, using emollients instead of soap and steroid creams help. Severe cases may need stronger treatment from a dermatologist.
Common signs
- Small, itchy blisters on the hands or feet
- A burning or prickling feeling
- Dry, cracked skin as the blisters heal
- Pain if the skin becomes infected
How it is usually diagnosed
- Looking at the skin
- Sometimes patch testing for allergies
- Skin swabs if infection is suspected
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- GP or dermatology notes
- Patch test results
- Prescriptions
Questions to ask your doctor
- What might be triggering it?
- How should I use steroid creams?
- Would patch testing help me?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- Blisters with pus, spreading redness or a high temperature: see a doctor the same day
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.