Symptom: Blisters
Blisters: Blistering of the skin.
Introduction: A blister is an amount of fluid that is trapped under the skin, between two layers of skin.
Description: Blisters can form if shoes always rub the same spot. Wearing shoes that do not fit or wearing shoes without socks can cause blisters. Blisters can become infected.1
Detailed cause information for symptom: Blisters:
Medical articles on symptoms: These general medical articles may be of interest:
- Symptoms of the Silent Killer Diseases
- Symptoms and Medical Malpractice
- Medical mistakes and their rates, causes and prevention
- Deaths and sudden death
Types of Blisters: scabs (7)
Blisters type of: Sores (55), Skin lesion (45)
Symptoms: symptom center, symptom groups, symptom descriptions
Possible causes of symptom: Blisters: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Blisters as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.
- Skin injury
- Cold sores
- Herpes simplex
- Impetigo
- Athlete's foot
- Eczema
- Diaper rash
- Dermatitis herpetiformis
- Pemphigoid
- Shingles
- Chicken pox
- Rodent ulcer
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Erythema multiforme
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Pemphigoid
- Pustular psoriasis (type of Psoriasis)
- Dermatitis herpetiformis
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Porphyria cutanea tarda
- Epidermolysis bullosa
- Scalded skin syndrome
- Allergic reactions (type of Adverse reaction)
- Jelly fish toxin
- Insect bite
- Foot ulcers (type of Ulcer)
- Certain medications
- See also mouth blisters
Medications or substances causing Blisters: The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Blisters as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Certain antibiotics
- Certain diuretics
- Certain pain relief medications
Conditions listing symptoms: Blisters: The following list of conditions have 'Blisters' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Conditions listing complications: Blisters: The following list of conditions have 'Blisters' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Keep Your Feet and Skin Healthy: NIDDK
Last revised: Nov 21, 2003
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