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 their structure and appearance, the causes of the appearance are also diverse. A rash on the fingers may appear as a result of external exposure, or it may be a signal that a malfunction is occurring in the body. It is very difficult to establish the causes on your own. Only a doctor can accurately determine the etiology of the formations and prescribe the correct treatment.
Types of rash
Most often, the rash looks the same, for a layman it is very difficult to determine its type, but in some cases skin rashes have their own characteristics that can narrow the range of possible diseases.
Types of rash on the fingers:
- ectima - the rash is covered with a crust;
- lupus erythematosus - peeling;
- rashes in the form of pimples;
- bubbles and blisters;
- dry rash;
- vesicle - wet rash;
- macula - discoloration of the skin;
- white rash;
- subcutaneous rash;
- red inflamed rashes;
- manifestations of herpes infection;
- pustular rash.
Why fingers itch
Quite often, a rash on the fingers and toes is a sign of a certain disease. To determine the etiology 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.
The rash may appear as a result of:
- Allergies - this can be a food, cold allergy, as well as provoked by external stimuli (exogenous).
- Skin pathologies are the most common cause of a rash on the fingers. If the skin of the hands is covered with a rash, itching and itching, you need to contact a dermatologist, these may be the following skin diseases: eczema, pediculosis, scabies, neurodermatitis, urticaria.
- The negative influence 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 can indicate diseases of the liver, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, thyroid gland, and lymphatic system.
- Too strong emotional stress - in this case, a rash between the fingers and other parts of the skin appears in people who are distinguished by emotionality and excessive excitability.
- Taking certain medications is a fairly common side effect of tablets 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 an allergen.
- Toxicoderma - an allergen enters the bloodstream in a hemogenous way.
- Urticaria is a rash on the fingers in the form of vesicles resembling a nettle burn.
- Atopic dermatitis is a hereditary disease that begins to manifest in childhood.
The treatment of allergies is first to eliminate the allergen, and then it is necessary to take antihistamines and anti-inflammatory drugs.
Infections and parasitic diseases
Fungal skin lesions manifest as an itchy rash on the fingers in the form of vesicles; rashes can be red or white. Infection occurs when in 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 at all, but with a decrease in immune defense (colds, stress, taking antibiotics), the fungus activates, and then the clinical picture of the pathology can be observed.
Infectious lesions of the body can also be accompanied by skin rashes. It can be rubella, measles or chickenpox. These infections are more common in childhood, but sometimes occur in adults.
Streptoderma is considered a rather dangerous infectious disease, in which case vesicles appear on the fingers, the rash may be yellow or white, there is a cloudy liquid inside the vesicles. When the bubbles burst, a crust forms in their place, which will remain until a person eliminates streptococcal infection.
As for parasitic diseases, a rash on the fingers may appear as a result of infection with a scabies mite.
Pathology of the internal organs
With liver problems, in addition to the rash, there is:
- yellowing of the skin and sclera of the eyes;
- nausea and vomiting;
- pain in the liver;
- cracks in the tongue;
- bitter taste in the mouth;
- fever and others.
With abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract, skin manifestations look like red spots that crust over. In some cases, rashes appear not only on the hands, but also on the neck and face.
If the sebaceous glands are disturbed, dyshidrosis develops. Bubble formations with liquid inside appear on the hands. Rashes itch and itch.
In violation of metabolic processes, follicular keratosis develops. In this case, the skin becomes keratinized, which leads to inflammatory processes in the hair follicles, as well as the appearance of a rash on the hands.
Hormonal disorders provoke an abundant secretion of sebaceous secretion, as a result of which pustular formations may appear on the hands.
Vitamin deficiencies and a decrease in immune defense are accompanied by vesicle formation, which are covered with a crust. Peeling and lamination of the skin are also observed.
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 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 treating 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’s hands is a fairly common phenomenon, most often its appearance is associated with a violation of hygiene rules, however, there may be other reasons:
- allergy;
- atopic dermatitis;
- infections and viruses;
- parasites;
- neurosis.
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 ensure that the child does not comb his hands, since in this way a secondary infection can be introduced, and the condition of the child will worsen.
Diagnostic measures
As soon as rashes appear on the hands, you should immediately contact a dermatologist, because the risk of rash migration 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.
In order for the picture of the disease to be more clear, you need to determine the cause of the rash, perhaps this will require consultation not only with a dermatologist, but also with an allergist, immunologist, gastroenterologist, dentist, gynecologist and other specialists.
Laboratory tests for a rash on the hands are as follows:
- general blood analysis;
- immunological blood test;
- Analysis of urine;
- cultural and microscopic studies of biomaterial;
- smear bacteriological examination ;
- histological analysis of the skin.
Treatment principles
It is clear that the treatment of a rash on the fingers will depend on the cause of the pathology:
- Scabies - prescribed treatment with sulfuric ointment, as well as other local drugs.
- Fungal damage - it is necessary to take antifungal agents inside, which are selected taking into account the type of pathogen.
- Chickenpox and other infectious diseases - symptomatic treatment is carried out, which is based on the use of antiseptic solutions.
- Dyshidrosis - it is necessary to take desensitizing and antihistamines.
- Allergy - antihistamines are prescribed orally and glucocorticosteroids externally.
- Hormonal pathologies - it is necessary to stabilize the hormonal background.
- Urticaria - antihistamines are prescribed, 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 condition of the patient (eliminate itching, relieve inflammation and restore the skin to its previous healthy appearance), you can use traditional medicine. However, it must be understood that it is not advisable to influence the cause of the pathology only with folk remedies, the treatment of rash on the hands should be based on the search for the cause and traditional treatment. Alternative remedies can be used as symptomatic treatment in the form of an addition to the main one.
- Infusion of motherwort. It will take a glass of boiling water and a tablespoon of dry plant material. Insist hour, strain, drink during the day.
- Infusion of birch buds. You will need a tablespoon of dry kidneys and 5 tablespoons of vodka. The kidneys need to grind and pour vodka. Soak for a week, and then use to treat affected skin.
- 20 grams of St. John's wort is poured with 0.5 liters of vodka. After a week, the tincture is filtered, used to treat skin.
- Grind 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 handle not only rashes on the hands, but also acne on the face.
- It is also recommended to take fortifying vitamin fees. For example, take 10 g of berries of Chinese magnolia vine, 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 the addition of cinnamon.
Preventive actions
Once the rashes on the hands have passed, and the skin has become healthy again, it is necessary to immediately take preventive measures to prevent relapses. To do this, it is recommended:
- observe hygiene;
- exclude contact with aggressive substances without gloves;
- Do not eat foods that can trigger an allergic reaction;
- in cold weather, before going out, you need to grease your hands with oily cream, and in summer apply sunscreen to your hands.
In addition, it is very important to timely treat all possible diseases, the symptom of which is a rash on the skin.
The rash on the hands in no case can be ignored, since they are not only not aesthetic, attract the views of others, but can also be the causes of quite serious diseases, the treatment of which should be of high quality and timely. Only a consultation with a doctor and a competent approach to treatment can guarantee a complete elimination of rash on the hands.