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Trauma bulla in Adult
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Trauma bulla in Adult

Contributors: Aman Samrao MD, Whitney A. High MD, JD, MEng
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Synopsis

Trauma bullae (ie, friction blisters) are typically large bullae that are caused by physical forces.

They result from chronic pressure or friction on the skin, such as that from wearing tight shoes. They are most common on the palms and soles. They can be skin colored or red / purple from hemorrhage. They are usually painful and have a stinging or burning sensation for 1-2 days after the trauma.

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ICD10CM:
R23.8 – Other skin changes

SNOMEDCT:
70010000 – Friction blister

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Last Updated:08/31/2017
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Trauma bulla in Adult
A medical illustration showing key findings of Trauma bulla : Flaccid bullae, Friction exposure, Painful skin lesions, Palm, Tense bullae, Plantar foot
Clinical image of Trauma bulla - imageId=2968782. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'Angulated bullae on the sole of a marathon runner.'
Angulated bullae on the sole of a marathon runner.
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