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What Would Cause Blisters On Skin?

Posted on Tue, 12 Jun 2018

Question: 67 wht Male in good general health. Have placque psoriasis. Also have Herpes Simplex HSV-2. In the middle of a 4 day bouth with the flu (Inluenza-A). Today suddenly smaller blisters appear on my skin at several of the same locations as my psoriasis. Flu related? Psoriasis related? HSV-2 Related? Treatment? Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Herpes related most likely, upload pics

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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According to your complaints these blisters seems to be related to herpes infection but I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (29 minutes later)

The blisters are faint..but this has never happed before, and there are multiple sites. I do have a prescrepition for Valacyclovir that I can have filled and that should help now that I know it is most likely HSV-2 related.
My thanks

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be herpes related or pustular psoriasis

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph though it is not very clear.
It could be either herpes related or pustular psoriasis.
You start with valciclovir and take it for 7-10 days.
If the blisters don't settle consult a doctor and get it evaluated.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana