Small blisters on hands *update #24*

[Scooter's Mom]

I used to get these a LOT.

Have you changed laundry detergent recently? Handsoap? Dishsoap?

My biggest problem was when I'd go potty in a public restroom and have to use their harsh soap. It always made my hands get those little water-blisters. And for years the only type of soap I could use in the bath was Jergens. (Luckily I can use others at the moment, but I keep Jergens bar soap in the house in case the allergies come back!)

The only type of laundry detergents I can use are either Tide or Purex Naturals. All the others make me break out in those little blisters all over my hands.

Annoying little things aren't they? You want to scratch them so bad, but then when they pop they hurt and itch just as bad!

I haven't had a "flare-up" in about 3 years... lol now that I mentioned it, I'll probably get a whole handful of them.

[joycenalex]

are the bumps in the webs of your fingers? mostly on the palm or mostly on the back(nail side) of your hands? are they the size of pinheads or ballpoint pen tips, very small or more then 1/4 inch? is the fluid that comes out clear/creamy/pus like/red? how much fluid comes out, minute or an 2/3 drops? are they crazy itchy when the pop or do you hardly feel it all when they pop?

[moosmom]

Been there, done that. Went to the dermatologist and he said it was from stress (I worked for lawyers, of COURSE!!) and called in a prescription for a topical cream. It went away.

[Taz_Zoee]

Scooter's Mom - We always use different brands of detergent. This time we are using the store brand, but I think the fragrance is different. I wonder if that would do it? But just on my hands? I don't even touch the detergent when doing the laundry ( I mean I don't get any on my hands).

joycenalex - One is along the outer edge of my thumb, not really on top or on bottom. Two are on the tops of my fingers (nail side) on the knuckles. One is in the web area between my thumb and index finger. And the most recent one is on the palm. So I've got them EVERY WHERE! They are clusters of teeny tiny blisters. The fluid is clear and not a lot. They don't itch too bad and when they do I try my hardest NOT to scratch them. The only one that's really popped was one on my knuckle because I scratched it too much when it first came out. And it didn't hurt, just itchy.

moosmom - It might be stress. Usually when I stress I get sores in my mouth, not my hands. This would be a new symptom of stress for me, but I wouldn't be surprised. But when I stop and think about it I'm not THAT stressed. I mean, I did lose my Tazmoe and almost Paizly, but that's all done now. Work is not too bad. I'm caught up on my desk. Maybe it's anticipation of our vacation coming up at the end of the month. We are taking a motorcycle trip for 11 days. Maybe I'm very nervous and anxious about that.

They seem to start to go away and then flare up again. And when I say flare up it's not like they get HUGE, they are still just teeny tiny. I wish I could take pictures of them, but you couldn't even see them in person much less in a picture. I have to hold my hand just right to see the bumps, or you can feel them.

Thanks for the responses!

[Scooter's Mom]

The reason I asked about soaps/detergents is because it's a huge issue for me. My hands are extra sensitive to any changes.

Hope yours go away, and fast!

[gini]

I had forgotten completely about these blisters until I saw your post.
I used to get them a lot - they didn't hurt - and they were tiny. I was careful not to scratch them.

Then they simply went away.

I attributed it to stress at the time.

[Kirsten]

Sometimes I get these tiny blisters on the side of my fingers in the summer when it's hot. I always thought it was a reaction to sweat.

Kirsten

[Taz_Zoee]

Ugh, two more spots broke out over the weekend. I'm putting the cream on I got from my nail lady (I didn't apply it over the weekend, shame on me). And if that doesn't work in a couple days I'm going to go buy Cortizone cream and if THAT doesn't work then I'm going to the doctor. I will definitely go to the doctor if this doesn't go away by the time I leave on vacation (the 30th). But I'm sure the doctor will just give me a perscription for cortizone cream, stronger than what I can get in the pharmacy.

Oh, and the original spot is bigger and uglier. I should have been doing something to them over the weekend, but I was having too much fun with my family.

I would say it was heat related, but I'm never really out in the heat. In fact, I am always wearing my jacket because it's freezing in the office.

[Catherinedana]

When I was a child, I used to get these on my hands and feet. I had a lot of problems with ear and tonsil infections and the Dr. was giving me penicillin as an antibiotic. Turns out that I was allergic to the antibiotic and that's how my body reacted. Mine were itchy and I got them mostly between fingers or toes. We knew it was an allergy but it took a while to find out what I was allergic to. Are you taking any kind of medication that might be causing this? My first thought was also a soap or fabric softener allergy as well.

Get better quick!!
Cathy