What causes big blisters on the hands and feet?

Answer by  alicekay (54)

Blisters are caused by friction or rubbing, exposure to hot or cold temperatures and contact with chemicals.They form more easily on moist skin so it depends on what one is exposed to resulting in the blisters.

Answer by  starmlw (960)

If you have been do something new with your hands and feet - like you just took-up hiking - that could cause blisters on the hands and feet. Some medication reactions can cause the skin on the hands and feet to dry and peel. Also an allergic reaction has this affect. See a doctor.

Answer by  jpremerlani (46)

The coxsackie virus - an enterovirus - can cause foot and mouth disease. Symptoms include painful red blisters and ulcers on the tonsils and soft palate, inside of the cheeks and palms of hands and soles of feet. Coxsackie virus is extremely contagious and can be transmitted from unwashed hands, surfaces contaminated by feces and through droplets.

Answer by  florence (49)

Big blisters in your hands and feet maybe causes by forceful rubbing. Also exposure to chemicals,infections,burning and freezing.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

You may be allergic to maybe a new soap or laundry detergent. Some medications can cause blisters or maybe a new activity that involved lots of use of the hands and feet. A doctor's visit could tell you.

Answer by  DackThrombosis (1093)

Anything that rubs the skin consistently, and with a good amount of force, can cause blisters. Clothing and shoes that fit poorly come to mind. Get clothes that fit better. Another thing that can cause blistering is extreme heat and cold. Walking on hot pavement with bare feet and cause blisters.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

They can be caused by a number of things but mostly from and allergic reaction or extreme heat you should try and get in and see the doctor they will be able to give you something that will help it get better.

Answer by  Scook9989 (43)

Most often blisters on the hands or feet are caused by friction usually in your shoes, against a pen or pencil, or improper work gear. When too much friction occurs the outer layer of skin separates from the inner layer. This space then fills with lymph fluid which creates inflammation.

Answer by  whutt316 (68)

It sounds like you have been using your hands and feet a lot. Take a break from whatever you are doing. Generally, blisters will go away on their own. It is not recommended to break them yourself. It is possible to cause infection in your blood. Just slow down with what you are doing and they will go away.

Answer by  Taran (716)

Blisters are called Bullae. Bullous contact dermatitis -means an allergic reation with blisters. You have bullous Tinea which is a fungal infection. You have a blistering disease-Bullous Pemphigoid or Bullous Staph that causes blisters. A culture of the blister fluid needs to be done to help with the diagnosis.

Answer by  martine (860)

Big blisters on the hands and feet can be cause by excessive and repetitive friction or rubbing in the same area for a prolonged amount of time. These tend to be more common in such areas of the body that support a more significant amount of weight a person carries.