Definition
The flittene is a vesicle containing serous or hematic fluid, which occurs between the epidermis and the underlying layers.
The flittene are typical lesions of 2nd degree burns, but they can also develop following traumatisms, friction or rubbing, exposure to chemical substances (caustic agents) and extreme cold. In some cases, their appearance is a sign of viral infections, autoimmune diseases and severe allergic reactions to drugs, cosmetics or natural stingers (eg jellyfish poison).
Flittena can manifest itself in diseases such as pemphigus, impetigo and other bullous dermatoses (eg pemphigoid bullous, erythema from drugs, dermatitis herpetiformis and bullous dermatitis from contact). Depending on the triggering cause, the vesicle can be of various sizes.
Flush from a hand burn. From wikipedia.org
Possible Causes * of Flittene
- Contact allergy
- Freezing
- Fire of saint Anthony
- whitlow
- Herpes simplex
- Impetigo
- whitlow
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Burns
