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What Causes Stinging Sensation And Blisters On Skin?
Question: About once a week or so, I have a stinging sensation on some part of my skin and it starts to itch like crazy. A big welt appears and seems to have some tiny blisters on it. Sometimes two or more smaller places pop up in the same area and sometimes the skin gets really red in the whole area. It itches for days and takes over three weeks to stop itching. It leaves red places after it is healed. They have popped up on my knees, neck, shoulder, lower calf.
I had one about a week and a half ago, went to my doctor who did not know what it was and wanted me to take some antibiotics and prednisone, which I declined. Today, I have another welt starting. I put some ice on it and it relieved the itching for the time being. This is the fifth time, usually about a week or two apart. Please help.
I had one about a week and a half ago, went to my doctor who did not know what it was and wanted me to take some antibiotics and prednisone, which I declined. Today, I have another welt starting. I put some ice on it and it relieved the itching for the time being. This is the fifth time, usually about a week or two apart. Please help.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it seems to be either immunobullous disease or urticarial vasculitis.
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected area so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it seems to be either immunobullous disease or urticarial vasculitis.
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected area so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Deepak
I'm sorry. I have not been able to send a photograph. I recently installed Windows 10 and the format has changed for photos. I simply do not have the computer savvy to figure it out.
Brief Answer:
Consult a dermatologist, get a complete work up including biopsy
Detailed Answer:
I still think you might be having some immunobullous disease.
For confirmation of the condition you need to consult a dermatologist and get a work up done including a skin biopsy if required.
Meanwhile till the time you consult a doctor you can consider taking antihistaminic like tablet Chlorpheniramine 4 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching along with application of soothing agent like calamine.
Consult a dermatologist, get a complete work up including biopsy
Detailed Answer:
I still think you might be having some immunobullous disease.
For confirmation of the condition you need to consult a dermatologist and get a work up done including a skin biopsy if required.
Meanwhile till the time you consult a doctor you can consider taking antihistaminic like tablet Chlorpheniramine 4 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching along with application of soothing agent like calamine.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
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