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EH92.1 category

Friction blister

Definition

A blister due to disruption of epidermal integrity as a result of repeated frictional stress. They usually form in areas with a strong, thick epidermis, i.e. the palms, fingers, soles and sides of the feet and toes. Common causes include repetitive heavy manual tasks or ill-fitting footwear.

Also indexed as

Friction blister

Nearby in Dermatoses provoked by friction or mechanical stress