An aged family member developed a large blood blister within an hour after a fall. It was measured to be approximately 10 by 10 centimeters and was 3 centimeters in height. My understanding is that ...

The cardiologist didn't believe it was a big deal. Am I doing the right thing?

BLISTERS MIGHT NOT seem like a big deal—until you get one and remember how debilitating they can be. These painful skin lesions are caused by friction when your skin rubs against your shoes, says ...

Dear Doctors: I do a lot of hiking and camping, and when there is terrain that is rough, a lot of times I’ll get a blister. How do you take care of that – are you supposed to pop it and drain it, or ...

Blisters can pack a pretty mean punch when it comes to running and other athletic activities but there is hope. Blisters can pack a pretty mean punch when it comes to running and other athletic ...

The varicella vaccine is highly effective and decreases chickenpox cases significantly. Chickenpox is contagious 1-2 days before you develop a rash and until all blisters crust over. If untreated, ...

Bullous pemphigoid is a rare autoimmune disease that affects your skin. It’s a chronic disease that causes itchy, fluid-filled blisters to form all over your body. Although people of all ages, ...