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What Causes Blisters With A Burning Sensation On The Arms?

Posted on Mon, 27 Nov 2017

Question: I woke up yesterday morning to find tiny clump blisters on my arm with redness around they don't itch just feels like a burning sensation what could have caused

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (6 minutes later)

Hello, it sounds like an allergic reaction to something. Are you on any medication? have you eaten something new? Did you come into contact with any chemical? If it doesn't get any better in an hour or so, please see a doctor. I hope this helps. All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (49 minutes later)

this is what it looks like now some blisters seem to have burst it looks a little red then usual cuz I have a bandage wrap around it and my arms folded

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Herpes likely

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I understand your concern. Although I wish you had replied to the above questions which would give more useful information, you mention blisters and burning sensation, and though they are not visible in the pictures you sent, they are indicative of herpes (shingles).

Shingles require immediate medical attention in order to confirm the diagnosis and receive anti viral medication (as well as pain medication) as soon as possible so that the rash heals faster and the pain is reduced in time and intensity. Therefore, assuming the answer to the question I asked above are negative, I recommend you see a doctor as soon as possible to get a prescription for shingles medication.

I hope this helps. Let me know if there is any new development or spread to the rash or if you have any further questions.
I hope this helps.
Wishing you good health and all the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (3 hours later)

yes correct it had tiny blisters in the area and a burning sensation no itching at all I'm sure if it would have been so sort of insect bite it would have itched

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please see a doctor asap

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

as I understand from your latest reply, you seem to concur that this is a case of shingles. The location of the rash and blisters and the burning sensation certainly point towards such a diagnosis. However, I strongly urge you to seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

Wishing you all the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (3 hours later)

I did yesterday and unfortunately they just told me it just an allergy not very specific

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Antihistaminic medication

Detailed Answer:

I understand, however there is a way to tell if this is an allergic reaction. If they did not prescribe you an allergic medication already, take an over the counter antihistaminic and see if it gets any better. In the case of herpes, there should be increasing pain and burning sensation in the area. If there is no such symptoms, then it probably is just an allergic reaction.
Let me know if you continue to experience this kind of rash without improvement.
Wishing you all the best.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vishesh Rohatgi