A rash on the fingers gives a person a lot of trouble, and also has a very negative effect on the quality of life. Skin rashes on the hands can be different in structure and appearance, the causes of the appearance are also varied. A rash on the fingers may appear as a result of external influences, or it may be a signal that problems are occurring in the body. It is very difficult to establish the causes on your own. Only a doctor can accurately determine the etiology of formations and prescribe the correct treatment.
Types of rashes
Most often the rash looks the same, it is very difficult for a non-specialist to determine its type, but in some cases, skin rashes have their own characteristics, which can narrow the range of possible diseases.
Types of rashes on fingers:
- ecthyma - crusty rash;
- lupus erythematosus - peeling;
- rashes in the form of pimples;
- bubbles and blisters;
- dry rash;
- vesicle - wet rash;
- macula - change in skin color;
- white rash;
- subcutaneous rash;
- red, inflamed rashes;
- manifestations of herpes infection;
- pustular rash.
Why my fingers itch
Quite often a rash on the fingers and toes is a sign of a certain disease. To clarify the etiology, you should visit a specialist. The conclusion suggests itself - if the rash on the fingers itches and becomes inflamed, it is necessary to look for the cause, and not just deal with unpleasant symptoms.
Rash may result from:
- Allergies - this can be food, cold allergies, as well as provoked by external stimuli (exogenous).
- Skin pathology is the most common cause of a rash on the fingers. If the skin of the hands is covered with a rash, itches and itches, you need to contact a dermatologist, these can be the following skin diseases: eczema, pediculosis, scabies, neurodermatitis, urticaria.
- The negative impact of external factors - most often it is mechanical, chemical or temperature. For example, a small rash on the fingers can be associated with very high or low temperatures, wearing synthetic clothing. Especially often people with sensitive and dry skin suffer from such a rash. This pathology is called contact dermatitis.
- Problems in the work of internal organs. The human body is a single system, and skin rashes may indicate diseases of the liver, organsGastrointestinal, kidney, thyroid, lymphatic system.
- Too much emotional stress - in this case, a rash between the fingers and on other areas of the skin appears in people who are emotional and overexcitable.
- Some medications are a fairly common side effect of pills and some ointments.
Allergy
Allergy is the most common cause of skin rashes, it can be of the following types:
- Contact dermatitis - occurs after direct skin contact with the allergen.
- Toxicoderma - the allergen enters the blood in a hemogenous way.
- Urticaria - a rash on the fingers in the form of blisters resembling a nettle burn.
- Atopic dermatitis is a hereditary disease that begins to manifest in childhood.
Treatment of an allergy first of all is to eliminate the allergen, and then antihistamines and anti-inflammatory drugs are needed.
Infections and parasitic diseases
Fungal skin lesions appear as an itchy rash on the fingers in the form of bubbles, rashes can be red or white. Infection occurs through contact with a sick person, the risk increases if there are wounds or cracks on the skin. For some time, a fungal infection may not manifest itself in any way, but with a decrease in immune defense (colds, stress, antibiotics), the fungus is activated, and then you can observe the clinical picture of the pathology.
Infectious lesions of the body can also be accompanied by skin rashes. It could be rubella, measles, or chickenpox. These infections are more common in childhood but occasionally occur in adults.
Streptoderma is considered a rather dangerous infectious disease, in this case bubbles appear on the fingers, the rash can be yellow or white, there is a cloudy liquid inside the bubbles. When the blisters burst, a crust forms in their place, which will remain until the person clears the strep infection.
As for parasitic diseases, a rash on the fingers can result from scabies mite infestation.
Pathologies of internal organs
With liver problems, except for a rash, there is:
- yellowing of the skin and sclera of the eyes;
- nausea and vomiting;
- pain in the liver area;
- cracks in the tongue;
- bitter taste in mouth;
- temperature increase and others.
When there are disorders in the gastrointestinal tract, skin manifestations look like red spots that are covered with a crust. In some cases, rashes appear not only on the hands, but also on the neck and face.
If the work of the sebaceous glands is disrupted, dyshidrosis develops. Bubble formations with liquid inside appear on the hands. The rashes itch and itch.
When metabolic processes are disturbed, follicular keratosis develops. In this case, the skin becomes keratinized, which leads to inflammatory processes in the hair follicles, as well as torash on hands.
Hormonal disorders provoke an abundant secretion of sebaceous secretions, as a result of which pustular formations may appear on the hands.
Avitaminosis and a decrease in immune defense are accompanied by bubble formations that are covered with a crust. There is also peeling and layering of the skin.
Viral infections
The viral cause of a rash on the hands is most often associated with herpes. The herpes simplex virus, which manifests itself in the form of a bubble on the lips, is the focus of infection. If during the treatment of the lips the virus enters the wound on the hands, it can provoke similar rashes. Genital herpes in the same way can get on the skin of the hands, cause rashes on them. Therefore, when handling the affected areas, maximum care must be taken, and be sure to wash your hands thoroughly before and after the procedure.
Rashes in children
A rash on the fingers of a child is a fairly common phenomenon, most often its appearance is associated with a violation of the rules of hygiene, however, there may be other reasons:
- allergy;
- atopic dermatitis;
- infections and viruses;
- parasites;
- neuroses.
The clinical picture of a rash in a child can be varied. In some cases, the temperature may rise, the child constantly itches and becomes restless.
It is very important to make sure that the child does not comb his hands, because in this way you can bringsecondary infection and the child's condition will worsen.
Diagnostic measures
As soon as rashes appear on the hands, you should immediately contact a dermatologist, because the risk of the rash migrating to other areas of the skin is very high. In this case, the disease will proceed in a more severe form.
When making a diagnosis, the doctor will take into account the patient's complaints, examine his skin, conduct an allergy test, and also prescribe a blood test for other pathologies in the body.
To make the picture of the disease clearer, you need to determine the cause of the rash, this may require consultation not only with a dermatologist, but also with an allergist, immunologist, gastroenterologist, dentist, gynecologist and other specialists.
Lab tests for a rash on the hands are as follows:
- complete blood count;
- immunological blood test;
- urinalysis;
- cultural and microscopic examination of the biomaterial;
- bacteriological smear examination;
- histological analysis of the skin.
Principles of treatment
It is clear that the treatment of a rash on the fingers will depend on the cause of the pathology:
- Scabies - treated with sulfuric ointment, as well as other local preparations.
- Fungal infection - antifungal agents must be taken orally, which are selected based on the type of pathogen.
- Chickenpox and other infectious diseases -symptomatic treatment is carried out, which is based on the use of antiseptic solutions.
- Dyshidrosis - take desensitizing and antihistamines.
- Allergy - oral antihistamines and topical glucocorticosteroids are prescribed.
- Hormonal pathologies - it is necessary to stabilize the hormonal background.
- Urticaria - prescribe antihistamines, as well as diet food.
- Viral infection - it is necessary to determine the type of virus, and treat it with appropriate antiviral drugs.
Folk remedies
To alleviate the patient's condition (eliminate itching, relieve inflammation and return the skin to its former he althy appearance), you can use traditional medicine. However, one must understand that it is not advisable to act on the cause of the pathology only with folk remedies, the treatment of a rash on the hands should be based on the search for the cause and traditional treatment. Folk remedies can be used as a symptomatic treatment as an addition to the main one.
- Infusion of motherwort. You will need a glass of boiling water and a tablespoon of dry vegetable raw materials. Leave for an hour, strain, drink throughout the day.
- Infusion of birch buds. You will need a tablespoon of dry kidneys and 5 tablespoons of vodka. Kidneys need to grind and pour vodka. Leave for a week and then use on affected skin.
- 20 g of St. John's wort is poured into 0.5 liters of vodka. After a week, the tincture is filtered,used to treat the skin.
- Chop fresh cucumbers. Pour a tablespoon of gruel with a glass of boiling water, leave for 2 hours, then strain, add a teaspoon of honey. The resulting product can be used to treat not only rashes on the hands, but also acne on the face.
- It is also recommended to take strengthening vitamin collections. For example, take 10 g of Chinese lemongrass berries, 5 g of elecampane root, 10 g of sage. Mix everything well, pour a tablespoon of the collection with a glass of water. Boil for 10 minutes, insist, drink chilled with cinnamon.
Prevention measures
As soon as the rashes on the hands have passed, and the skin has become he althy again, it is necessary to immediately take preventive measures to prevent relapses. Recommended for this:
- keep hygiene;
- avoid contact with aggressive substances without gloves;
- do not eat foods that can provoke an allergic reaction;
- in cold weather, before going outside, you need to lubricate your hands with a greasy cream, and in summer, apply sunscreen on your hands.
In addition, it is very important to promptly treat all possible diseases, a symptom of which are skin rashes.
Rashes on the hands should in no case be ignored, because they are not only not aesthetic, riveting the views of others to the hands, but can also be the causes of quite serious diseases, the treatment of which must be of high quality and timely. Only consultation with a doctor and a competent approach totreatment can be a guarantee of complete relief from the rash on the hands.
