[gbc89 (OP)]

Hello everybody,

I have annoying eczema, located mainly on my left hand, and I'm left handed too.
Now I wonder, could it be the Herpes Symplex virus if there will form sacs of fluid on my left hand occasionally?
It can create a diameter 2 mm sac of fluid on my skin in a minute or so.
At least, I've seen that happen.

Anyone knows the answer? Thanks in advance.

[gbc89 (OP)]

I usually destroy those sacs immediately cause it's not a pretty sight and it itches.

[chris]

I'd be surprised if it's herpes - that would normally produce a crop of small, intensely painful blisters, unless that's what you are experiencing?

Chris

[Bored chemist]

It's more likely that you will get an accurate answer from your doctor than from a website.

[RD]

Plenty of lovely pictures of oozing blisters, (including vesiculobullous eczema) , here  [xx(]

[curechildeczema]

If the blisters are only limited to your hands then definitely it is not herpes simplex because herpes simplex produces a watery blister found in skin, mouth, mucous membrane and genitals. To further enlighten you on your dilemna talk to your doctor today.

[MartinTheK]

The fact that the blisters appear suddenly argues for some sort of contact dermatitis instead of eczema. Dissecting dog sharks preserved in formaldehyde once did that to me. It might help to keep notes on what you are doing before you have an onset of these blisters.

That is provided it isn't shingles which are caused by 'herpes zoster' (chickenpox virus hiding in the dermatome not 'herpes simplex'..unless you have great faith in ouija boards or theosophy, your best bet is to have an MD have a look.

[eczemaliving]

A serious and widespread viral infection of the skin. When herpes and eczema combine, it causes a rare but fatal skin infection called ‘Eczema herpeticum’. It is also known as Pustulosis varioliformis acute, Kaposi varicelliform eruption, and Kaposi varicelliform eruption. The condition was first explained by Moritz Kaposi in 1880’s. Eczema herpeticum is a form of viral infection brought about by herpes simplex virus (HSV) type-1 or 2 that usually worsens the case of pre existing atopic dermatitis in an individual. The HSV type-1 virus causes blistery rashes and it can be commonly seen in an any individual regardless of the gender, age or race. The rashes caused by type-1 or type-2 viruses can be instantly spread all over the body. 

How to Prevent Eczema Herpeticum?

One of the best ways to prevent Eczema herpeticum is to keep eczema symptoms at a bay and take effective measures to avoid HSV infections. The following tips may help you to control or manage the skin condition.

If you are suffering from eczema:

    Avoid coming in contact with someone who has cold sores.
    Avoid using anything that has touched the mouth of an individual with a cold sore.
    Avoid eczema triggers.
    Keep proper track of eczema symptoms.
    Wash your hands frequently.
    Avoid sexual contact with an individual who has genital herpes.
    Use latex condoms during sexual intercourse.

Thanks,
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