A vesicle is a small, fluid-filled pouch that, under certain conditions, appears on the surface of the skin. The fluid inside these vesicles is clear, white, yellow, or mixed with blood. These bags can be very small, and sometimes reach more than one centimeter in diameter. Vesicles on the skin are also called blisters or bullae.
Causes of occurrence
The aqueous liquid inside the blister is called serum. It seeps from neighboring tissues as a reaction to a skin injury. If the blister remains closed, the serum can provide natural protection to the surface underneath. Small blisters are called vesicles. Vesiculitis begins to develop when fluid enters the upper layer of the skin called the epidermis. A number of different diseases are causing this. Some of the conditions for the appearance of the neoplasm are insignificant - in this case, you can not go to the doctor. Others are more serious and may be a signal of a complex medical problem that requires long-term treatment. Minor causes of vesicles include allergic reactions to substances that cause skin irritation, dermatitis, eczema, and herpes. But you should consult a doctor if vesicle vesicles are the result of an autoimmune disorder, chickenpox, shingles, skin diseases that cause blisters, and skin conditions caused by streptococcal or staphylococcal infections.
What are the symptoms of vesiculitis?
There are many causes of blisters, including irritation due to friction, exposure to irritating chemicals, extreme cold or heat. Blisters on the feet may occur due to shoes that contribute to rubbing the skin in one specific area. Any type of burn, including sunburn, can also cause the appearance of vesicles. As a rule, the blisters are round or oval in the form of fluid bubbles under the skin, which can be painful, accompanied by redness, itching or not cause any symptoms at all. A vesicle is a skin reaction that is easy enough to recognize. As a rule, it does not appear alone, but in the form of a whole placer of fluid-filled vesicles developing on the surface of the skin. The space around the vesicles also contains fluid. Most vesicles burst easily. When this happens, the fluid comes out. After drying, the blister turns yellow or crusts. If this phenomenon is not preceded by a serious disease, then such a vesicle heals quickly enough.
Diagnostics
Be sure to consult a doctor if unexplained vesicles on the skin have been detected. The doctor (usually dermatologists do this) will check the condition of your skin and can immediately diagnose the cause of the appearance of unwanted vesicles based on the information received. If your doctor is not sure of the accuracy of the diagnosis, then he may recommend taking tests and doing a series of tests. The doctor may take a fluid sample or biopsy of the skin tissue from the vesicles to be sent to the laboratory. Analysis of the sample will help to finally confirm the diagnosis.
Vesicle - what is this neoplasm? How to treat vesiculitis?
Treatment of vesicles depends on the cause of the appearance. If this was an allergic reaction, you can take antihistamines, special treatment is not required, however, you need to see a doctor if the vesicles are the cause of more serious health problems or if the cause is unknown. Sometimes the appearance of watery blisters on the skin can be accompanied by other serious symptoms, such as inflammation or infection.
In this case, only a doctor can prescribe medication. For example, bullous pemphigoid is a type of autoimmune disorder that occurs most often in older people. In this case, corticosteroids are taken to reduce inflammation and antibiotics to prevent infection. Do not self-medicate, cauterize or squeeze out the vesicles, since this can only harm yourself. Talk with your doctor about acceptable treatment options to reduce symptoms.
Typically, complex therapy is aimed at strengthening the immune system and includes vitamins, trace elements, as well as immunomodulators. Depending on the pathogenic agent that caused vesiculitis, various groups of antibacterial drugs are used: Summamed, Oletetrin, Doxycycline. For specific infections, penicillin and tetracycline drugs are used, used according to the schedule. As an auxiliary treatment, anti-inflammatory drugs are used: Diclofenac, Indomethacin.
You can get rid of unpleasant vesicles at home with the help of special antibacterial ointments, less often tablets or injections. You can use a folk arsenal of funds: various decoctions, infusions, baths with nettles, fennel, burdock root, chamomile, St. John's wort and other medicinal herbs.
At elevated temperatures, an antipyretic agent should be taken (Ibuprofen, Nimid). It happens that vesicles can develop into an abscess or phlegmon - then you can not do without surgical intervention.
What are the forecasts?
Is the vesicle forever or can it be considered a temporary phenomenon? It all depends on the root cause. If the blisters were caused by contact dermatitis or as an allergic reaction, then over time, a complete recovery is mainly observed. In more serious cases, the vesicles may be the result of genetics or a viral infection, so they periodically appear and disappear throughout life. Proper treatment can relieve the symptoms of the disease. However, if the formation of the vesicles is caused by a chronic disease, then the likelihood that such watery rashes will not appear again cannot be ruled out.
Vesicle as an integral part of the cell
It is noteworthy that there is such a thing as a cell vesicle. This is a small membrane area that separates organic materials from the rest of the cytoplasm and is responsible for transporting these substances to various parts of the cell. The life of the vesicles does not last long - it is formed and processed as necessary. Cellular vesicles are used to move chemicals to places where they may be needed. Also, these organelles serve as a kind of packaging for the Golgi complex, including enzymes, peptide hormones and plasma proteins. The entire contents of the vesicles is surrounded by a membrane. But back to vesiculitis.
Preventive measures
In some cases, preventing the appearance of bubbles is not possible. If you know that you have an allergy, you can help prevent the development of vesicles by avoiding contact with allergens. A good recommendation is to follow the rules of personal hygiene - do not, for example, share your cup, drink from one straw or use a lip product with another person. Unfortunately, most known skin diseases are contagious and can be transmitted by airborne droplets. To prevent the appearance of corns, you should wear comfortable shoes with a good fit; before sun exposure, use sunscreen to protect your skin from burns.
In the cold season, you need to wear mittens, hats and thick socks to protect your skin from frost and piercing wind. Avoid irritants and allergens that cause eczema, such as certain hygiene items (bath foams, detergents), specific metals in jewelry (especially nickel), and irritating plants such as poison ivy. To prevent blisters caused by infections, it is recommended to wash your hands more often and not touch skin ulcers, cuts and any open wounds in other people. It is important to remember that the less a person has sexual partners, the lower the risk of herpes and other unpleasant diseases. To avoid the spread of infections, you need to try to protect children from the exchange of toys and utensils with other people's offspring. Be careful and love yourself!