First of all, you need to understand that when limbs itch, it can be one of the symptoms of a serious illness. Although this is not always the case, sometimes itching is just an allergic reaction to a detergent, cold water, or some product. But in any case, when pimples on the hands itch, it irritates the nervous system and deprives a person of sleep. So you need to deal with this - on your own or better with the help of a specialist.
Etiology of the phenomenon
Itching usually occurs due to any pathological conditions of the body, that is, this, in fact, is a symptom.
Of course, it happens that the hands and feet itch from exposure to ambient temperature, in severe frost, or, conversely, in the summer heat. But in most cases, itching, burning and the presence of red spots on the skin are a manifestation of the following diseases:
- An allergic reaction - occurs due to contact with the skin on the hands of the pathogen of allergies. In other words, the human immune system reacts to a substance that is part of, for example, dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, soap and other chemical compounds used in everyday life. The allergen can also be the paint or juice of plants, all that a person touches with his hands or inhales. In this case, the allergen can be determined empirically, paying attention to exactly which substances were in contact with the person before the onset of symptoms.
- A complication of an allergic reaction is eczema. This unpleasant condition is not transmitted by touch or in any other way, but it gives a person severe inconvenience by constant burning and itching of the skin on the palms and wrists.
- If the spots appear on the hands itch especially intensely at night and are localized mainly on the back of the hand, then this is most likely scabies. The causative agent of pathology is the scabies mite - a small parasite that settles in the upper layer of the epidermis and in the folds of the skin. This type of disease is transmitted by tactile contact and requires long-term professional treatment.
- Violation of the nervous system. The hands itch in this case at times of severe nervous tension, as a result of lack of sleep or a sharp jump in pressure. Usually in this state, a person also has other signs of a malfunction of the autonomic and nervous systems - stool is broken, tachycardia occurs, appetite disappears.
What else could be causing
When the hands are itched, the photos cannot convey the whole complexity of the situation, because it is not clear on them how a person is tormented. In addition to the above, the following conditions can be the cause of itching:
- If hands are scratched from the hand to the elbow, while exfoliating the skin, then this is most likely psoriasis - a disease caused by abnormally dividing epidermal cells. The causes of the pathology are still unknown. The treatment is long - carried out throughout a person’s life. It bears a symptomatic character, that is, therapy is aimed at removing itching on the skin and temporarily stopping exfoliation of the skin. Since the cause remains unknown, an effective treatment that can permanently eliminate the problem has not yet been found.
- Mycosis of the hands. In this case, the brushes itch due to the spread of fungal infection. Usually it starts with a nail fungus, during the disease the skin on the fingers, palms and wrists is affected.
- Sometimes the brushes itch due to the release of a large amount of bile acid into the blood. This is due to impaired liver function due to cirrhosis or hepatitis. Usually the skin on the limbs is not limited to. Itching and burning appears throughout the patient's body.
- With diabetes, redness and itching affect not only the wrists, but also the skin on the elbows. This suggests that the selected medicine to normalize glucose in the blood does not quite fit the patient. You need to choose another tool or change the dosage of the old drug.
Redness of the hand
There are a number of diseases in which redness of the wrists and palms is one of the symptoms. But this symptom usually appears in conjunction with other characteristic symptoms that make it possible to diagnose the disease. This can be gout, a malfunction of the thyroid gland or pituitary gland, leukemia, lymphogranulomatosis and other systemic diseases.
Diagnostic measures
When the hands itch, the dermatologist helps to identify the causes. First of all, he conducts an external examination of contiguous places. Then the patient is sent to a series of tests to help determine the type of pathology. This is a laboratory blood test and skin scraping.
An important aspect is the collection of an anamnesis, during which the doctor finds out where the patient’s hands have been recently, what he eats and how he feels in general. Self-diagnosis, especially the appointment of treatment, can lead to a worsening of the situation.
First aid
If the reason why the hands are itching is obvious, then you can try to cope with itching and burning on your own before the patient gets to see a doctor. After a nettle burn, you need to rinse the skin first with hot water, then cold - this narrows the pores on the skin and relieves burning sensation. For the same purpose, a fat cream or ordinary butter is used. It prevents caustic juice from absorbing into the skin.
When itching appeared immediately after contact with a detergent, first of all, it is necessary to stop using it and give the patient “Diazolin” or another anti-allergenic drug. If the hands itch in the cold, then you need to lubricate them with cream. A cosmetologist will help you choose such a tool.
Drug treatment
The medical treatment of itching, burning and redness on the skin of the wrists and hands depends on the cause of their occurrence, that is, it is aimed not only at relieving symptoms, but also at eliminating the pathology itself, if possible. In the case of diabetes and psoriasis, this is just impossible, since diseases are considered incurable. In other cases, treatment is prescribed individually in each case. Self-medication, especially systemic diseases, is extremely dangerous and ineffective.
Most commonly, Fenistil, Sinaflan, Lorinden, or Fluorocort are used to relieve symptoms. The procedure for using these funds is indicated by the attending physician or this is described in the attached instructions for use.
For internal use, preparations with calcium and iodine are prescribed. This strengthens the human endocrine system. In order to improve the immune defense of a person and his skin, the patient is prescribed a course of taking vitamins A, D and E.
General recommendations
In general, to restore elasticity, normal skin moisture, eliminate itching and burning, there are a number of general recommendations that must be followed along with conservative treatment:
- It is necessary to reduce the likelihood of allergies by eliminating exotic fruits and nuts from the diet.
- During treatment, you can not take alcoholic beverages.
- Hands should be washed several times a day, especially if a person is engaged in hazardous work or has constant contact with chemicals.
- For the period of treatment you need to wear clothes made from natural fabrics - cotton, linen, silk or wool. Although the latter can also cause redness on the skin due to its fleecy texture.
- During the treatment of skin diseases, it is advisable to quarantine the patient in order to reduce the likelihood of transmission of the infection to other people through tactile contact or through common objects.
- At the time of treatment, you need to change the usual cosmetic cream for products containing vitamins and natural elements.
Treatment with folk remedies
Man, evolving, constantly faced with skin diseases, including on the hands and palms. As a result, various treatments using medicinal plants have been developed. But before starting such therapy, it is necessary to consult with your doctor in order to protect yourself from a possible allergic reaction and side effects.
- Nettle can cause not only burns, it has a powerful healing effect. To use the plant for therapeutic purposes, you need to brew a dry nettle leaf instead of tea in a ratio of 1 tbsp. spoon per 200 g of water. But you need to take such a remedy no more than 2 weeks in a row. It must be alternated with ordinary tea or another decoction.
- Tincture on dill grains well strengthens the skin. Cooking it is simple - at 2 tbsp. tablespoons of grains need 250 g of boiling water. Insist for at least 2 hours, use after straining 30 minutes before eating.
- Pain, itching and burning are relieved by mint infusion. You do not need to drink it, hands are soaked in it or a compress is made from the product. An infusion is prepared in the ratio of 2 tbsp. tablespoons of dry leaf per 500 g of boiling water, insist for at least 1 hour.
- A decoction of burdock. Used for its preparation of crushed plant root. It is brewed in the ratio of 1 tbsp. spoon per 500 g of boiling water. The remedy is infused for 15-20 minutes. You need to take the product after straining, 30 minutes before eating 2 times a day.
Preventive actions
For the prevention of skin diseases on the hands, a number of recommendations must be observed:
- When working with household or industrial chemicals, personal protective equipment must be used: gloves, respirator, etc.
- To strengthen immunity and improve the functioning of internal organs, it is necessary to abandon alcohol and smoking.
- You need to include in your diet foods rich in vitamins and minerals.
- Skin in bad weather or on a sunny day is tedious to protect with appropriate cosmetic cream.
- Do not use other people's towels and hygiene products.
- Hands should be washed several times a day, and not just before meals. You can without soap, just rinse them in running water.
Conclusion and Conclusions
Hands are not only a person’s tool that allows them to work and eat. It is also an organ of social significance, because rarely a business or friendly meeting does without a handshake, so you need to carefully monitor the condition of the skin on the limbs and your health in general.