Are heat blisters contagious

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1370830 tn?1280176503 Shingles is contagious to people who have not previously had chickenpox, as long as there are new blisters forming and old blisters healing. Similar to chickenpox, the time prior to healing or crusting of the blisters is the contagious stage of shingles. Once all of the blisters are crusted over, the virus can no longer be spread and shingles is no longer contagious.
Avatar n tn They feel almost like blisters and vary in size from tiny to mosquito-bite sized. They have appeared on and off for approximately 6 months. One that went away left a red dot that looks like a tiny needle stick. Please help me!
Avatar f tn My 3 week ob is finally ending. Tomorrow will be 10 days of 400 mg acyclovir, 4 times a day, 14 days total of acyclovir (they increased dose a few days into taking the med). Then I go on 400 mg per day suppressive. Dr wants me to do 200mg per day, but I didn't know if that is enough. My question is the scabs have fallen off, but some of the more ulcer type blisters are still slightly tender and pink.
Avatar m tn Ms. Warren, I just had my primary outbreak (I think) of oral herpes. I used acyclovir, and I believe it was 4 days I was given a one day treatment of Valtrex. 4 pills 2 times in one day, in all 8 pills. I can't remember what size they were. My blisters have improved dramatically, and the swelling in my lip seems to have completely subsided. My question is this. After having taken the valtrex, am I know much less contagious? Let me be more clear.
Avatar f tn For a few months now my partner has had several round, red lesions on his thighs, calves, groin, backs of the knees and buttocks, ranging in size from a pimple to a dime (and much smaller red bumps on his forearms that look more like heat rash, except they've lasted as long). They itch, and some have white scales on them. Many of the ones on his calves and forearms have developed scabs from his scratching.
Avatar f tn Similar to chickenpox, the time prior to healing or crusting of the blisters is the contagious stage of shingles. Once all of the blisters are crusted over, the virus can no longer be spread and the contagious period is over. This is what I found, definitely talk to your doctor though!
Avatar f tn Hello, For these blisters viral rashes and if you are sexually active then herpes sores should be ruled out. Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. When signs do occur, they typically appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum. The blisters break, leaving tender ulcers (sores) that may take two to four weeks to heal the first time they occur.
Avatar n tn Have you ever had chicken pox? Do they scab over and get crusty? Do they spread? Clear fluid blisters or are they just raised areas?
Avatar n tn apparently if all of us have these how can they not be contagious. I have tried many topical creams and they are no help. I only wish someone could give us an answer. This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/242603'>small, subdermal 'blisters'</a>.
1339808 tn?1276321180 Cold sores are small, painful blisters appaering on the lips, mouth, or nose. They ar caused by the Herpes simplex virus type I it is spread by kissing or being in close contact with an individual who is infected. it is contagious, and even though the blister dries up within a few days, it still doesn't mean you are free from infection It usually does not require medical care,but the blisters take about 2 to 6 weeks to be completely healed.
Avatar f tn in this past year, i developed a recurring cluster of blisters on my middle finger. It began this past spring while I was pregnant. It started at the middle of my cuticle on the middle finger and as slowly crept it's way to the right side tip across to the left side and down to the first joint on the left side finger. This time they started off very itchy and tiny little blisters. They merged together to form .5cm large, painful, itchy blisters.
Avatar n tn However, people who haven’t previously had chickenpox can contract it from coming into contact with someone who has shingles, since the fluid from the blisters can carry the virus to others. Even though shingles isn’t as contagious as chickenpox, it still poses a mild threat to those who have never had it or the chicken pox vaccine. Although it is not possible to spread shingles to others, the chickenpox virus can be spread to anyone who has never had it.
Avatar f tn Initial outbreak on lower back and since then on lower back and buttocks. I take valacyclovir when I get the first sign. My question is how contagious am I? I noticed a little red bump on my buttock last night and took a pill right away. There were no blisters. About 2 hours later my boyfriend may have touched it with his hand. How worried should I be? I read in Terri Warren's brochure that herpes on the thick skin may not shed. Also is herpes less contagious after 20 years?
Avatar f tn Hi At this point, we can not really tell if this is something contagious. Fungal, viral and bacterial infections are contagious. However, if this has been present for quite some time already and if redness and itchiness are present, then I would suspect that this may be a case of contact or irritant dermatitis. A likely diagnosis also is eczema .This may present as a wet weeping rash which may present with itchiness. You may need topical corticosteroids for these.
1996562 tn?1330337839 Similar to chickenpox, the time prior to healing or crusting of the blisters is the contagious stage of shingles. Once all of the blisters are crusted over, the virus can no longer be spread and the contagious period is over. There is a vaccine, for those 50 and over...and it is relativity new..... Stress can cause this virus to be activated time and again.....
Avatar f tn ITS BEEN 22 DAYS AND I HAVE HAD NO SYMPTHOMS AT ALL ( NO BLISTERS, ITCHING, LESIONS...NOTHING ) BUT I DECIDED TO GET A HERPED TEST. THE TEST WAS AN IGM BLOOD TEST AND THE RESULTS CAME BACK POSITIVE FOR HERPES THEY TOLD ME TO COME BACK IN 6 WEEKS TO DO A FOLLOW TEST TO DETERMINE IF I HAVE TYPE 1 OR 2....IM REALLY WORRIED BUT CONFUSED AT THE SAME TIME BECAUSE I HAVE HAD NO KIND OF SYMPTHOMS. HERE ARE MY QUESTIONS 1. CAN I RELY ON THIS IGM BLODD TEST FOR HAVING HERPES TYPE 1 ? 2.
Avatar f tn The PCT isn’t contagious in itself; but if you’re infected with HCV, the blisters are messy and you might (big might) inadvertently pass the HCV on to someone else. Try to keep the blisters covered, especially if they’re open and weeping. The likelihood of passing the HCV on to someone else like this is remote, but we want to do everything we can to ensure the virus ends with us.
Avatar n tn Chicken pox is a highly contagious disease from about 2 days before the rash appears and lasts until all the blisters are crusted over. The infection generally resolves on its own. However, antiviral medication (acyclovir) when administered tends to shorten the severity and course of the illness. Are you receiving any medications? Also, please take care of the personal hygiene and sharing of bed, towels etc as it is a highly contagious dieease.
Avatar m tn I got this test about 15 weeks post exposure. Since the first episode, I have experienced what I think are OB, but I dont know. No blisters. Just a bump. Now a rash with peeling. Cortizone cream seems to be helping. What do you think? Obviously no one can diagnose me on this forum, but your help today is much appreciated. After I received the second test results, a nurse said I had herpes, then a DR said she was not an infection specialist and does not know.
Avatar f tn I started dating my boyfriend, and a few weeks after having unprotected sex, we both started to develop small, fluid like pimples in between our fingers. He was a virgin, and I always practice safe sex. These bumps were accompanied by a rash between my thighs and arms. From my research it seems like Dyshidrotic eczema, but that isn't contagious, and find it weird that both of us had the same thing. Im wondering what this could be.