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- $Title{What Causes Small Blisters That Can Cover the Foot?}
- $Subject{blisters blister feet foot itch rash rashes Skin mental emotional
- stress dyshidrosis eczema steroid cream fungus fungal infection infections
- diseases erythema multiforme}
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- What Causes Small Blisters That Can Cover the Foot?
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- QUESTION: Every now and then my feet break out in small blisters that itch
- terribly. They can cover my foot and I can find no relief. Wearing different
- shoes has not helped. What's going on?
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- ANSWER: Do the blisters tend to come when you're under emotional stress? If
- so, it is possible that the name of your condition is dyshidrosis. This form
- of eczema shows up only on the feet and hands, and it's often triggered by
- stress. Though there's no cure, you can get substantial relief with a steroid
- cream your doctor will prescribe.
- Other causes of blisters on the feet are allergies and fungal diseases
- like athlete's foot, though with both of these you'll also see some swelling
- not present in dyshidrosis. Less frequently, the blisters signal a condition
- called erythema multiforme. The blisters come up like a bull's eye in the
- middle of an inflamed area.
- Anytime you have blisters on your feet that you can't blame on
- ill-fitting footwear, see your dermatologist, podiatrist, or family physician.
- Try to think back on all the things that may have been happening in your life,
- as well as changes in your laundry soap, cosmetics or other chemicals which
- may come in contact with your feet. With this help your doctor will probably
- be able to solve the mystery of your blisters easily.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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