What are the bubbles on the skin? Description and treatment of the most common diseases

Vesicles on the skin can differ in their types and sizes. Large are called bullae, small (most common) - vesicles. The reasons for the appearance of bubbles are many. Consider the basic.

Insect bites

They are, as a rule, small bubbles, the size of a nail head. Sometimes (for example, with a bite of midges) there is irritation (most often reddening) and swelling. It is not difficult to deal with the problem. In most cases, lubricating the affected area with table vinegar or garlic juice helps. If you are allergic to bites, you will need medical advice.

Herpes virus

It also manifests itself in the form of a bubble (or several at once). There are two types of herpes - type I and type II. The first of them settles in the body forever and "wakes up" with a decrease in immunity.

The first kind usually appears at the mouth, on the lips, under the nose. There are, however, ointments that slightly accelerate healing (Vivorax, Acyclovir, Zovirax, Acyclovir-Acry, Acyclovir-Hexal, Acyclovist). However, it should be remembered: these drugs do not heal. According to statistics, usual herpes ("cold") infected 95% of the world's population. If it appeared to you once, then it will necessarily "turn around" again.

The second type of herpes (another name - genital) is most often manifested by eruptions on the penis, labia (at the entrance to the vagina). It is transmitted at sexual contacts (of all kinds). People are infectious not only with pronounced signs of the disease, but also those who have an asymptomatic course. Infection can transmit and a pregnant woman to her fetus. The incubation period is stretched (usually up to a month).

When the primary herpes, patients in the location of the virus feel burning, puffiness, sometimes pain. There may be general malaise and painful urination. Then, small bubbles appear on the skin, filled with liquid, which soon burst (wound forms are formed). The healing can last for two weeks. When relapse, malaise is less pronounced, the vesicles on the skin are poured out in a smaller volume, the healing is more rapid. Repeated manifestations are facilitated by stresses, hypothermia, and diseases. There are no drugs for a complete cure yet.

Chickenpox

The disease is considered childish, as it is rarely seen in adults. However, it is impossible to exclude the possibility of infection after 15-18 years. It must be said that adults tolerate infection with this type of virus (Varicella-zoster) very hard, even lethal outcomes 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 rise in temperature (in adults it sometimes rises above forty degrees). Characteristic signs - bubbles on the skin (small, filled with liquid) throughout the body, first single, then in large quantities. Immediately after the appearance they are strongly itchy. Vesicles on the skin soon burst, places of ruptures are covered with crusts. After their independent drop-off, the patient may be considered to be non-contagious. Treatment is usually symptomatic: taking antipyretic and immunostimulating drugs. The regime is bedding. The laundry is ironed. Vesicles on the skin are lubricated with greenery or a strong solution of potassium permanganate (manganese), iodine. Relapses are rare, but not excluded.

Shingles

Occurs after the transfer of chicken pox (not always) in adults. The causative agent of the disease is the same. In children, in contact with the carrier, on the contrary, varicella develops. Skin manifestation is preceded by neuralgic pain (in the future site of manifestation), itching, tingling, fever. Soon swelling is noted with the formation of a group of nodules (often paired) filled with liquid. Local lymph nodes increase, pain increases. After a week (approximately), the blisters on the skin dry out. Formed crusts disappear, leaving pigmented spots. The course of uncomplicated disease lasts about 3 weeks.

Shingles affect not only the skin, but also the nervous system. Pain may persist for several more months. For treatment, indifferent powders, aniline paints (in the form of local alcohol solutions), zinc paste, anesthetics and antiviral drugs, vitamins, ultraviolet irradiation are recommended.

In addition, the blisters on the skin may indicate other diseases:

• Pemphigus (any of three types);
• Burns;
• Bullous pemphigoid;
• eczema;
• Duhring's dermatitis ;
• Epidermolysis (bullous);
• allergy.

The information given in the article is an introductory one. Any of these diseases requires specialist advice. Treatment is prescribed only after the examination.