Bubbles on the skin can vary in appearance and size. Large are called bullae, small (most common) - vesicles. The reasons for the appearance of bubbles are many. Consider the main ones.
Insect bites
They are, as a rule, small bubbles the size of a nail head. Sometimes (for example, with a midge bite) irritation (most often redness) and swelling appear. It’s not difficult to deal with the problem. In most cases, lubrication of the affected area with table vinegar or garlic juice helps. If you are allergic to bites, you will need a medical consultation.
Herpes virus
It also manifests itself in the form of a bubble (or several). There are two types of herpes - type I and II. The first of them settles in the body forever and "wakes up" with a decrease in immunity.
The first type is usually manifested in the mouth, on the lips, under the nose. True, there are ointments that accelerate healing a bit (Vivorax, Acyclovir, Zovirax, Acyclovir-Acry, Acyclovir-Hexal, Acyclostad). However, it should be remembered: these drugs are not treated. According to statistics, 95% of the world's population is infected with common cold sores (“colds”). If it appeared at you once, then it will surely “come around” again.
The second type of herpes (another name is genital) is most often manifested by rashes on the penis, labia (at the entrance to the vagina). It is transmitted by sexual contact (all types). Infectious people are not only with pronounced signs of the disease, but also those whose course is asymptomatic. A pregnant woman can pass the infection to her fetus. The incubation period is extended (usually up to a month).
With primary herpes, patients at the site of the virus location feel a burning sensation, swelling, sometimes pain. General malaise and painful urination are possible . Then small bubbles appear on the skin, filled with liquid, which soon burst (wounds form). Healing can last for two weeks. With a relapse, the ailments are less pronounced, vesicles on the skin are spilled in a smaller volume, healing is faster. Re-manifestation contribute to stress, hypothermia, disease. Preparations for a complete cure do not yet exist.
Chickenpox
The disease is considered childhood, since in adults it is rare. However, the possibility of infection after 15-18 years cannot be ruled out. I must say that adults suffer infection with this type of virus (Varicella-zoster) is very difficult, even deaths are possible. The disease is transmitted with ease, even without personal contact. It is enough to stay in the same room (car, bus, etc.). The incubation period is up to three weeks. At this time, it is already possible to infect others. Depression, chills, headache are noted.
In children, the disease can occur even without a fever (in adults, it sometimes rises above forty degrees). Characteristic signs are vesicles on the skin (small, filled with liquid) throughout the body, first single, then in large numbers. Immediately after the appearance they are very itchy. Bubbles on the skin soon burst, places of tears are covered with crusts. After their independent falling away, the patient can be considered non-contagious. Treatment is usually symptomatic: taking antipyretic and immuno-strengthening drugs.
Bed mode. The laundry is ironed. Bubbles on the skin are smeared with brilliant green or a strong solution of potassium permanganate (potassium permanganate), iodine. Relapses are rare, but not excluded.
Shingles
It occurs after the transfer of chickenpox (not always) in adults. The causative agent of the disease is the same. Children in contact with the carrier, on the contrary, develop chickenpox. Skin manifestation is preceded by neuralgic pain (in the future place of manifestation), itching, tingling, fever. Swelling soon occurs with the formation of a group of nodules (often paired) filled with fluid. Local lymph nodes increase, pain intensifies. After a week (approximately) the bubbles on the skin dry out. The resulting crusts disappear, leaving pigmented spots. The course of an uncomplicated disease lasts about 3 weeks.
Shingles affects not only the skin, but also the nervous system. The pain may persist for several months. Indifferent powders, aniline paints (in the form of local alcohol solutions), zinc paste, painkillers and antiviral drugs, vitamins, and ultraviolet radiation are recommended for treatment.
In addition, vesicles on the skin may indicate other diseases:
- pemphigus (any of the three species);
- burns;
- bullous pemphigoid;
- eczema;
- dermatitis Dühring ;
- epidermolysis (bullous);
- allergy.
The information provided in the article is fact-finding. Any of these diseases requires specialist advice. Treatment is prescribed only after examination.