tiny itchy blisters on my right for earm

[trinity3713]

I have these tiny itchy blisters on my arm. Its my right fore arm. Ive used aveeno soap oil and lotion. It subsides the itch for a while and than a day later the itch comes back. I use and ice pack to deadin the itch but I would really love to know what it is

[trinity3713]

Hello,
         thank you for your response on my concern. I will try your advice and get back with you in a couple of days and let you know how it is going. thank you again I appriciate it.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
For such tiny blisters I would like to rule out the possibility of pompholyx or dyshidrotic eczema. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide) which are available by prescription. Also use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.

If still the symptoms do not improve then please get a clinical examination done by 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. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.