Vesicles (Blisters)

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Vesicles

Alternate Names : Blisters

Definition

A vesicle is a small fluid-filled blister.

Overview & Considerations

A vesicle is small -- it may be as tiny as the top of a pin or up to 5 or 10 millimeters wide.

In many cases, vesicles break easily and release their fluid onto the skin. When this fluid dries, yellow crusts may remain on the skin surface.

Common Causes

Many diseases and conditions can cause vesicles. Some common examples include:

Allergic reactions to drugs
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Blistering skin diseases including porphyria cutanea tarda and dermatitis herpetiformis
Chicken pox
Contact dermatitis (may be caused by poison ivy)
Herpes simplex (cold sores, genital herpes)
Herpes zoster (shingles)
Impetigo

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Bullous pemphigoid, close-up of tense blisters	Chigger bite - close-up of blisters	Hand, foot, and mouth disease on the soles	Herpes simplex - close-up	Herpes zoster (shingles) - close-up of lesion
Poison ivy on the knee	Poison ivy on the leg	Vesicles

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Bullous pemphigoid, close-up of tense blisters
Chigger bite - close-up of blisters
Hand, foot, and mouth disease on the soles
Herpes simplex - close-up
Herpes zoster (shingles) - close-up of lesion
Poison ivy on the knee
Poison ivy on the leg
Vesicles

Review Date : 5/2/2009
Reviewed By : Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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