Guest guest Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 I'm treating a patient for a chronic, unresolved UTI, dating back to an acute GI infection about 20 years ago. At the first appointment he mentioned that he got occasional little itchy blisters on his wrists and around the bases of his thumbs. The urinary tract problems are resolving nicely, but the skin problem has gone mad. The blisters turn into dry, red, itchy patches with deep cracks, and his hands have swollen alarmingly, especially his fingers. The swelling is in the soft tissue between his palms and the first finger joint, but is also starting now in the creases of his elbows. The blisters look like pompholyx, but are in the wrong places. I've changed his medication to deal with the skin problem, but it is still getting worse at an alarming rate. I must be doing something wrong here - all advice gratefully received. Thanks, Natalia -- natalia@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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