Vesicle | |
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Vesicles due to eczema | |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Symptoms | Very small fluid-filled blister in skin[1] |
A vesicle is a very small fluid-filled blister in skin.[1] It may have one cavity or several compartments.[1] The fluid may be clear, yellowish, or blood stained.[2] It may be dome shaped or have a central depression.[1] A vesicle may occur on its own, or there may be many, either dispersed irregularly or grouped in a line or cluster.[1] It may be present deep in skin or superficial.[3]
Vesicles may arise from small flat spots or small bumps.[4] If they merge they may form larger blisters.[4] Vesicles can burst and form into ulcers or fill with pus to become pustules.[4] Conditions that may present with vesicles include allergic reactions, shingles and herpes simplex.[4]
Shingles - vesicular stage (cluster)
Pompholyx - palmer distribution of vesicles
Eczema - widespread vesicles
Eczema herpeticum
Varicella
Hand foot and mouth disease
Milk blister