Cold urticaria bullous pemphigoid

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Avatar n tn Blisters can also be a part of contact dermatitis like contact with soap, detergents, powder etc. Pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid are the other conditions that should be ruled out. Other possibilities are diabetes, psoriasis, hypothyroidism, atopic dermatitis, dermatitis herpetiformis, chronic bullous dermatosis, and malnutrition. All the above mentioned conditions can also cause peeling of skin on the palm. It is difficult to diagnose this on net. Please consult a skin specialist. Take care!
Avatar m tn Bullous tinea pedis (athlete foot with blisters) can mimic bullous drug reactions, bullous pemphigoid, and other bullous diseases of the skin. Skin medication is usually successful at treating Ringworm within 4 weeks. Advice often given to prevent ringworm includes: * Avoidance of sharing clothing, sports equipment, towels, or sheets. * Washing clothes in hot water with fungicidal soap after suspected exposure to ringworm.
4592637 tn?1356920531 I would think of an auto immune bullous pemphigoid of nail, albeit rarely occurring.
Avatar m tn Other than this can also be a part of contact dermatitis like contact with soap, detergents, powder etc. Pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid are the other conditions that should be ruled out. There are other causes of blisters too but probably they do not apply in your case. These are Dermatitis herpetiformis, chronic bullous dermatosis, cutaneous radiation syndrome (following a radiation--maybe for cancers or X-rays or CT scans), and Epidermolysis Bullosa.
Avatar n tn There are some rashes associated with pregnancy like Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP), Prurigo of pregnancy, Pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy, and Pemphigoid gestationis. PUPPP is the most common, however it is seen more on stretch marks and during the third trimester. If you have gained a lot of weight during your pregnancy then this is a possibility.
Avatar n tn Blisters can also be a part of contact dermatitis like contact with soap, detergents, powder etc. Pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid are the other conditions that should be ruled out. There are other causes of blisters too but probably they do not apply in your daughter’s case. These are Dermatitis herpetiformis, chronic bullous dermatosis, cutaneous radiation syndrome (following a radiation--maybe for cancers or X-rays or CT scans), and Epidermolysis Bullosa.
Avatar n tn Bullous tinea pedis (athlete foot with blisters) can mimic bullous drug reactions, bullous pemphigoid, and other bullous diseases of the skin. Skin medication is usually successful at treating Ringworm within 4 weeks. Advice often given to prevent ringworm includes: * Avoidance of sharing clothing, sports equipment, towels, or sheets. * Washing clothes in hot water with fungicidal soap after suspected exposure to ringworm.
507504 tn?1291967104 Hi, There are various causes of itching skin with blisters . They are –Allergic reaction , Contact dermatitis , Bullous pemphigoid ,Herpes , Shingles ,Atopic dermatitis , Duhring disesase , Impetigo ,Porphyria etc .It seems more like Shingles for your husband since he had cold like symptoms also .Please consult a dermatologist for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment . If left untreated , it may lead to complications and it is contagious .Hope this helps you . Take care and regards !
Avatar f tn Hello, One of the possibilities for such blisterlike bumps under the armpits is bullous pemphigoid. It is a skin disorder characterized by large blisters and symptoms come and go. Skin lesion biopsy can be used to confirm the diagnosis for which I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Avatar f tn Hello, It is very difficult to confirm a diagnosis without examination but it can be insect bites, bullous staph infection or bullous pemphigoid. For the itching please take some over the counter antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin. Also get an evaluation done from a dermatologist and get a culture of the discharge from the blister done. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Avatar f tn Quite rare to get bullous pemphigoid in your age group. Have you been on any medications? A drug rash could present like this.
Avatar f tn Hello, From the symptoms, it can be plant contact dermatitis, epidermolysis bullosa, insect bites, erythema multiforme , herpes sores or bullous pemphigoid. Take antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin and apply some calamine lotion as it helps in soothing the skin. Also consult a dermatologist as topical and oral steroids may be needed. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Avatar n tn From what you describe these seem to be vesicular or bullous lesions - which could be due to herpes simplex, herpes zoster, impetigo or pemphigoid. Are these present at specific sites or all over your face? You should reconsult with your dermatologist to find out the definite diagnosis , so that further management can be planned accordingly. Take a second opinion if you are not convinced. Post us about what the doctor tells you and if you have any otehr doubts. Regards.
Avatar n tn Bullous tinea pedis (athlete foot with blisters) can mimic bullous drug reactions, bullous pemphigoid, and other bullous diseases of the skin. Skin medication is usually successful at treating Ringworm within 4 weeks. Advice often given to prevent ringworm includes: * Avoidance of sharing clothing, sports equipment, towels, or sheets. * Washing clothes in hot water with fungicidal soap after suspected exposure to ringworm.
Avatar m tn It can also be due to contact dermatitis like contact with soap, detergents, powder etc. Pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid are the other conditions that should be ruled out. There are other causes of blisters too but probably they do not apply in your case. These are Dermatitis herpetiformis, chronic bullous dermatosis, cutaneous radiation syndrome (following a radiation--maybe for cancers or X-rays or CT scans), and Epidermolysis Bullosa.
Avatar n tn Bullous tinea pedis (athlete foot with blisters) can mimic bullous drug reactions, bullous pemphigoid, and other bullous diseases of the skin. Skin medication is usually successful at treating Ringworm within 4 weeks. Advice often given to prevent ringworm includes: * Avoidance of sharing clothing, sports equipment, towels, or sheets. * Washing clothes in hot water with fungicidal soap after suspected exposure to ringworm.
Avatar n tn Your symptomatology appears to suggest Stevens-Johnson syndrome and other visiculo-bullous disease, such as benign mucous membrane pemphigoid , pemhpigus .Seeing a dermatologist is advised.
Avatar n tn Bullous impetigo is most likely and application of mupuocin will do.Ocassionally insect bites cause similar reaction,known as papular urticaria and some of these may be bullous.
Avatar f tn I know the names cold urticaria and cold sore are similar by coincidence and that the cold sores could have originally been caused by the stress of the sudden cold urticaria, but is there any other possible connections between cold sores and cold urticaria or something that could cause both of these? Thank you!
Avatar f tn chronic active hepatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid, autoimmune haemolytic anaemia, idiopathic thrombopenic purpura, alopecia areata, Addison's disease. Type 3 MAS: acquired primary hypogonadism, hypophysitis, rheumatoid arthritis, primary biliary cirrhosis, relapsing polychondritis, multiple sclerosis, chronic active hepatitis, ulcerative colitis, scleroderma.
1434917 tn?1283562212 However, grouped, small, tight blisters filled with clear fluid (no pus in later stages), positioned on skin-colored to slightly erythematous (red) skin accompanied with intense itch require evaluation by a physician who should exclude autoimmune bullous dermatoses such as Dermatitis herpetiformis-Duhring, Pemphigoid bullosus, etc, especially if you continue to develop new lesions. Wishing You Optimal Health, Dr.
Avatar f tn 80), albumin has gone down to 1.9 which is probably contributing to her skin condition (she has bullous pemphigoid and it is worsening - she has literally got water pouring out of her arms, so we have had to reduce her water intake to 1200ml). Most worrying of all is her Ca-125 cancer test which shows an elevation of 272.40 u/ml.
Avatar f tn After looking into it, what you have is truly an allergy to cold. Refered to as 'cold urticaria'. With cold urticaria, exposure to cold temperatures causes redness, itching, swelling and hives on your skin. People with cold urticaria should avoid exposure to cold air or water as much as possible. (Source: Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cold-urticaria/DS01160) This completely agrees with everything you have said, and thus proves your cold allergy.
Avatar m tn Hello, Dermatitis, urticaria, alopecia, rash, bullous eruptions, pruritus, and pallor have been reported infrequently with use of warfarin. If you are having these symptoms after use of warfarin then you can talk to your physician and get dabigatran prescribed as an alternative to warfarin. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.