herpetic whitlow or eczema ?????

[marias221]

about 2 year ago i gave my ex a hand job and i had a small cut  on my forearm   and about 2 weeks later i got a blister  and  went to the ER and they told me it was herpes    Ive been to different doctors and they all tell me different things   4 doctors tell me its herpes  and 6 doctors  tell me eczema    I know for a fact  my dad has Eczema on his fingers   and my sister on her legs ( shes 3 )   it taking a big toll on me  i dont know what i have  


my symptoms

small  water blisters that dont hurt   or turn red
they dont crust over  but the  little dot some time do form a very small scab
there gone within a week or a week and 2 days   then come back out   some time 2 or 3 together but mostly one  
  i have it on all 10 fingers  
some time my hands hurt  for 30 mints  and  i can  have out brakes  3 or 4 times a week sometime  

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Well I have not examined your rash,but from the description of your symptoms it sounds like dyshidrotic eczema. Eczema is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash).Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema.
Wash the areas several times with fresh water. 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).

These dry rashes can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.

I am forwarding you a link .You can see the visuals of dyshidrotic eczema and see if they match your lesions. http://www.visualdxhealth.com/searchResults/adult_Female_Finger.htm

I hope that helps. Please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries. Kind regards.

[marias221]

do your seam to get worst druing your time of the month   mine seam to get wrost  around that time

[Sarah_25]

That sounds similar to a type of eczema I have - it's called Dyshidrotic Eczema. And I have only met one doctor who could properly tell what it was. My father also has the same kind of eczema. I get small little blisters filled with a clear fluid on my fingers and sometimes my palms. They don't hurt or get red, just look strange. Just see a dermatologist and get some medicated cream.

[marias221]

bum

[marias221]

forgot to add that sometime my skin get very dry and ichiy   when i get out o f the shower