Sucking blister. Oval noninflammatory blister on the finger of a newborn.
CLINICAL FEATURES
Sucking blisters are usually solitary oval blisters or erosions present at delivery of the newborn. They occur on the dorsum of fingers, wrists and forearm as the result of vigorous intrauterine sucking. They resolve within 2 or 3 days.
TREATMENT
No treatment is necessary.
