Water pimples on the fingers should not be ignored. This phenomenon can be a symptom of a serious disease, in addition, they cause a person significant discomfort and look very unaesthetic. However, before starting treatment, it is necessary to find out the cause of the pathology, since otherwise the therapy will be ineffective.
Causes
Most often, water pimples on the fingers appear in the autumn-winter period, and then pass by themselves without treatment. It rarely happens that this phenomenon is constantly observed. In the first case, the appearance of water subcutaneous pimples on the fingers is associated with drying out of the skin and vitamin deficiency, in the second case, the causes may be more serious and indicate the presence of pathological processes in the body.
The reasons why acne and unsightly pimples appear on your hands may be as follows:
- infectious diseases;
- parasites;
- nervous diseases and stress conditions;
- allergy;
- metabolic disorders, endocrine ailments;
- failures in the gastrointestinal tract;
- fungal and bacterial skin lesions;
- the influence of an aggressive external environment;
- lack of proper hand hygiene and many others.
Below we will consider the most common causes in more detail.
Infectious diseases
Water pimples on the fingers and toes of a child can be associated with childhood infectious pathologies. For example, chickenpox, rubella, scarlet fever and others. In this case, pathological rashes cover not only the upper limbs, but also other parts of the body. Inside the bubbles, you can see the liquid, and in most cases they cause great discomfort to the child - itching appears, the baby combes them, and the area of pimples spreads. In addition, the child may have a fever, weakness and other symptoms.
With fungal skin lesions, water pimples on the fingers can also appear. In this case, they are localized in the area of damage to the skin - in the area of scratches, cuts or cracks.
Another disease, the symptom of which is the appearance of small water pimples on the fingers, is pemphigus. Scientists have not fully established the causes of this ailment, but some doctors are confident in the viral origin of the pathology. In this case, the rash initially occurs on the mucous membranes and lips, and as it progresses, it can affect other parts of the human body. There is fluid inside the bubbles, and if the bubble bursts and it flows out, extensive erosive areas appear.
Parasites
Quite often, water pimples on the fingers are associated with infection of the skin with a microscopic parasite called the scabies mite. Infection occurs with skin contact with a sick person. The disease is called scabies. The clinical picture is as follows:
- Water pimples between the fingers, on the hands and sometimes on the forearms and feet.
- Itching, the intensity of which increases at night. This is because it is at night that the subcutaneous tick begins to actively feed and multiply. Also, uncomfortable sensations can become stronger after bathing in warm water.
- On the skin, you can see scabies that look like stripes of gray or pinkish color.
- Drying and peeling of the skin.
- Since the patient is worried about itching, scratches, ulcers, weeping wounds and blood peels appear on the skin - all these are signs of infection in the combed areas.
It is very important to understand that scabies is a contagious disease, and the patient must be aware of what constitutes a threat to others.
Allergic reactions
With allergies on the fingers, water pimples can appear as an organism's response to the effects of a provocateur. An allergy can develop on anything - in frost and cold, in the sun, on animals, flowers, food, household chemicals and more. Popularly, allergic small water pimples on the fingers are called hives. They will appear every time they come in contact with an allergen, so it is urgent to find out what exactly the patient is allergic to. An allergist can help with this, who will conduct special tests and prescribe antihistamine therapy. Knowing the causes of allergies, the patient should minimize contact with the allergen, otherwise acne will appear again after treatment.
Endocrine system diseases
The cause of water pimples on the fingers can be hormonal imbalance. To expect that the pathology will pass on its own is not only impractical, but also quite dangerous. A hormonal imbalance is a serious pathology that can cause malfunctions in the functionality of internal organs. It must be understood that in this way the body gives a signal that its work is disrupted. Therefore, if the symptomatic treatment of water pimples between the fingers does not give a positive effect, it is necessary to consult an endocrinologist.
Lack of proper hygiene
Bacteria are characterized by very fast reproduction, and if hygienic processing of the hands is not done in a timely manner , they cannot be destroyed, and they will create large colonies. In the absence of proper hygiene, the human skin becomes a favorable environment for the development and reproduction of pathological microorganisms, which, as a rule, cause itching, irritation and rashes on the skin.
Other pathologies
The appearance of various rashes on the hands can be a signal of a cancerous lesion of the skin. Tumors, both benign and malignant, can take the form of moles, warts, plaques, acne and so on.
If acne on the hands for a long time is not amenable to any treatment, but continues to spread, perhaps their cause lies in the genetic disease.
Often the cause of skin rashes is nervous tension and prolonged stress. Failure of the nervous system always leaves a negative imprint on the work of internal organs, and internal diseases are already manifested in the form of acne. In this case, acne will not be the only symptom, there will be other signs.
Increased dryness - the skin loses its protective function, as a result of which external factors provoke the appearance of acne.
Violation of metabolic processes, pathology of the digestive system, ailment of the reproductive system - acne in these cases first appears only on the fingers, and then can be observed on the hands and forearms.
The use of aggressive household chemicals without rubber gloves in itself can provoke the appearance of acne on the hands, and in addition, harmful chemicals can damage the skin, as a result of which infection gets into the wounds, and therefore, acne occurs.
Watery acne near the nails
As a rule, pimples that occur in the area of the nail plate are associated with dyshidrosis. This is a group of conditions that can be both an independent ailment and a sign of skin pathologies. In medical practice, dyshidrotic eczema and true dyshidrosis are distinguished.
Dyshidrotic eczema most often appears after strong nervous experiences, as well as as a result of allergic reactions. First, a small rash appears, and then pimples form, filled with a clear liquid and cause severe itching.
True dyshidrosis occurs with the development of pathological processes in the sweat glands.
Drug treatment
As is clear from the above, there are various causes of water pimples on the fingers of the hands, and the treatment, accordingly, will also vary. Therefore, the doctor should prescribe therapy after identifying the cause of the pathology.
For the treatment of scabies, external preparations such as sulfuric ointment should be used within a week.
To eliminate the rash resulting from chickenpox, measles or other infectious diseases, the doctor prescribes treatment. In some cases, hospitalization of the patient is required.
You can get rid of fungal skin lesions with the help of antimycoid agents, which must be prescribed by a specialist, since many of them are quite toxic.
Allergic rashes are treated with antihistamines, which can be either taken orally or used externally.
Treatment with folk remedies
If there are water pimples on the fingers, how to treat them, traditional healers know. It is more effective to use alternative recipes as a complement to traditional treatment.
Folk recipes:
- Mix cosmetic clay with water to a slurry state, apply to clean hands for 15 minutes, then rinse with water.
- Many medicinal herbs have an anti-inflammatory effect, for example, calendula, chamomile, celandine or a series. For half a liter of water you need to take 2 tablespoons of dry plant material, boil for a couple of minutes, insist, strain and regularly wipe the problem areas with a decoction.
- 3 times a day, you can treat the skin with juice of viburnum, aloe or birch decoction.
- Raw potatoes very well eliminate the itching and discomfort that cause skin rashes. Grate the potatoes and apply to the affected area.
- Acne and parsley are treated, it must be crushed, squeezed juice out of it and rubbed with its skin twice a day.
What to do during an exacerbation?
In the acute period, it is recommended to adhere to the following recommendations:
- To know that lack of sleep, stress, unhealthy diet are provocative factors, therefore they must be excluded.
- Follow a diet. Dietary nutrition implies the exclusion of foods from the diet that can provoke allergic reactions.
- Correctly and in the right dosage, use the medications prescribed by your doctor. It must be remembered that hormonal drugs, as well as anti-fungal infections, must be used in a strict dosage to avoid complications.
- You need to wash your hands more often so that infection does not get into the wounds from bursting bubbles, and if there is a need to use household chemicals at the time of treatment, it is necessary to wear rubber gloves.
- Regularly grease hands with a hypoallergenic cream or use glycerin or petrolatum.
- You need to drink more fluids, as well as vitamins A, B, E.
- If the bubble burst, in no case can you peel off the skin, and you must also refrain from combing acne. If the itching is very severe, it is recommended to use folk remedies that will reduce the discomfort.
- If the lesion is very severe, you can use dressings with antiseptics.
- With purulent acne of large sizes, you must consult a surgeon, as this can be a carbuncle.
Prevention
In order to prevent the appearance of unpleasant pimples on the hands, it is necessary to observe preventive measures:
- Wash dishes, wash, clean the room should only be in household gloves that will protect the skin from aggressive chemical compounds.
- Reduce physical contacts with people who are not in the circle of your loved ones. After shaking hands, wash your hands thoroughly,
- In cold windy weather, as well as in frost, you need to wear gloves that will not allow dehydration and chapping of the skin.
- It is necessary to minimize the number of stressful situations.
- Even with minor scratches and cracks in the skin, it is recommended to carry out an antiseptic treatment so as not to leave a gate for infectious pathogens.
- In the presence of allergic reactions, it is important to exercise caution in contact with potential allergens.
Conclusion
Hands require constant care and care, and it does not matter who owns them - a child, a doctor, a builder or a musician. If the skin on the hands is unhealthy - it is always not only aesthetic inconvenience, but also severe discomfort. Whatever the reasons for the appearance of acne on the hands, this problem must be eliminated without delaying “for tomorrow”. It is necessary to consult a doctor, find out what is the matter, and begin the correct treatment. It is possible that a dermatologist will refer the patient to other specialists - an infectious disease specialist, an immunologist, a gastroenterologist, an endocrinologist or a neuropathologist, because acne can be a cause of serious pathology that is not associated with skin diseases.