What causes water blisters
April 29, 2009
Repeated friction is indeed the most frequently found cause of water blisters. They are usually seen on the heel or on the foot. Water blisters commonly pop up when you are trying out your new shoes.
If they happen to burst, water blisters cause pain. Diabetic patients need to be extremely careful if they spot them on their body. Strict care should be taken to prevent the development of infections.
However, friction is not the lone cause of water blisters. Burns also lead to their formation. Second and third degree burns are more likely to cause blisters.
Since burns of this type have the potential to cause damage to the skin, it is advisable to take antibiotic treatment to check the possibility of infection.
Certain viruses are also related to the formation of water blisters.
An attack of chicken pox virus is characterised by the formation of blisters. These blisters crust over and form scabs within a few days. These scabs need to be watched carefully as any sign of pus is a sure indicator of infection.
Allergic reactions to certain substances also lead to the formation of water blisters on the body. Certain people’s skin develops blisters if it happens to come into contact with detergents or such other cleaning chemicals.
Poison oak and ivy are also found to cause water blisters before the development of rashes.
Prickly heat is yet another cause. Exposure to severe heat in humid areas is founds to be another reason for the development of blisters. Sensitive-skinned people are also prone to get skin blisters on their body surface.
Certain sexually transmitted diseases such as genital warts and herpes also relate to the formation of blisters prior to the development of itching rashes. It is advisable to consult a gynaecologist to evaluate the blisters that appear on the genitals. If caused by herpes extreme precautionary care should be taken as the risk of transmission to partners is very high.
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