Friction blister explained

Field:Dermatology

Friction blisters are a skin condition that may occur at sites of combined pressure and friction (such as the hands or feet), and may be enhanced by heat, moisture, or cotton socks.[1] Friction blisters are characterized by vesicles or bullae.[2] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. Herring KM, Richie DH . Friction blisters and sock fiber composition. A double-blind study . J Am Podiatr Med Assoc . 80 . 2 . 63–71 . 1990 . 2304016 . 10.7547/87507315-80-2-63 .
  2. Book: James, William D. . Berger, Timothy G.. Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology . Saunders Elsevier . 2006 . 978-0-7216-2921-6 . etal.
  3. Book: Rapini, Ronald P. . Bolognia, Jean L. . Jorizzo, Joseph L. . Dermatology: 2-Volume Set . Mosby . St. Louis . 2007 . 468–9 . 978-1-4160-2999-1 .

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