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What Causes White Grayish Discharge On Hands And Feet?

Posted on Fri, 2 Jan 2015

Question: The three middle toes on my feet & also the ball area have pockets of white-grayish fluid. It's also on the palms of my hands & fingers. Also it's in my face especially around my mouth at the corners, my lips seem to be filled with it too. It's also spread out over my face and when I wash my face lots of this fluid comes out.

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Sounds like Herpes or an allergic reaction...

Detailed Answer:
Hello There!

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I understand your concern.By the symptoms you suggested I could think of herpes infection or severe allergy to something. Have you recently been exposed to something new? Is it painful or itchy?

I would suggest you not to touch those fluid because it might be infectious, use any soft cloth or tissue paper and dispose it. Generally this takes weeks to go on its own. I would ask you to consult a doctor and take antiviral medications for it since it has spread throughout your body and not just restricted to your lips or face.

Hope I clarified your doubt.Feel free to ask more.
Dr.Moumita Chakraborty

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