Question 1

my back of my hand is so itchy and red it burns sometimes mainly in winter? what should i do?and what is it? please help

Accepted Answer

Dry skin: this is probably eczema from skin dryness. Appply daily vaseline twice a day and avoid frequent contact with water. If washing dishes use gloves. Hot water is dterimental too. You may need a steroid cream if the rash persists.

Question 2

my hand is really itchy and will sometimes crack or have tiny bubbles that leak when i scratch my hand what is itk?

Accepted Answer

Pompholyx: You most likely have pompholyx, a common type of eczema affecting hands, fingers, and sometimes feet, also known as dyshidrotic eczema. The cause is not known, but may be related to problems with sweating. It can get infected by bacteria and get aggravated by contact with irritants such as water, soaps and detergents. You need to be evaluated by a physician with a good history and exam.

Question 3

i have a pimple like rash on my hands that is very itchy and they are spreading over my body. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Maybe folliculitis: Folliculitis is is my bet..Possibly allergic reaction ..

Question 4

my hand is swollen and  itchy  and it hurts , what does this mean ? and should i see a doctor ?

Accepted Answer

Sees doctor : This could represent an infection called cellulitis.  It is important to see your physician.

Question 5

what i thought was a callus at the base of the palm of my hand is now very itchy to the point of sticking a pin under the skin to itch it. what is it?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Now it is time to see the doctor. You need an exam and then a treatment plan. Don't touch the area anymore see the doctor

Question 6

greetings,

i have eczema on my hand! it is very itchy, red and my skin tears leaving little cuts.

i've used repivate (cortisone) but it's not working. what else can i do? please help!

kind regards,
cyndi

Accepted Answer

Skin care: Moisturizer 4 to 5 times daily, avoiding immersion and hot water may help. Consider an Allergy appointment and a higher dose of topical steroids.

Question 7

i woke up this morning and my hand is  bumpy dry and itchy. what coule be wrong with it?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Symptoms like these are best deterimed by a thorough evaluation by your physician.  Based on his/her findings, a treatment plan can be developed to help you.

Question 8

i have a little rash at the back of my hands. the rash is not itchy or painful but it is spreading. it has been there for almost 8 months now.

Accepted Answer

Rash: A rash present for 8 months even though not itchy would make me suspicious for some type of exposure. Drug reaction or food allergen. Possibly some type of photo dermatitis. If you have had this for 8 months, I would recommend an evaluation.

Question 9

why are my hands red and itchy?

Accepted Answer

Not much to go on...: Without more information even a clairvoyant  may be stumped, but i've seen this at times in an allergic reaction - hives. If it stays localized, it's not too serious but it can suddenly spread. If it spreads to internal places and includes swelling it can be, quite rapidly, very dangerous. If you can take benadryl, (diphenhydramine) take a dose now. It may go away. If not, go to urgent care or er. They'll handle it.

Question 10

my hands get really itchy, what is it?

Accepted Answer

Pompholyx: You most likely have pompholyx, a common type of eczema affecting hands, fingers, and sometimes feet, also known as dyshidrotic eczema. The cause is not known, but may be related to problems with sweating. It can get infected by bacteria and get aggravated by contact with irritants such as water, soaps and detergents. You need to be evaluated by a physician with a good history and exam.

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My back of my hand is so itchy and red it burns sometimes mainly in winter? what should i do?and what is it? please help

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My hand is really itchy and will sometimes crack or have tiny bubbles that leak when i scratch my hand what is itk?

A member asked:

I have a pimple like rash on my hands that is very itchy and they are spreading over my body. what could this be?

A member asked:

My hand is swollen and itchy and it hurts , what does this mean ? and should i see a doctor ?

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What i thought was a callus at the base of the palm of my hand is now very itchy to the point of sticking a pin under the skin to itch it. what is it?

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Greetings, i have eczema on my hand! it is very itchy, red and my skin tears leaving little cuts. i've used repivate (cortisone) but it's not working. what else can i do? please help! kind regards, cyndi

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I woke up this morning and my hand is bumpy dry and itchy. what coule be wrong with it?

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I have a little rash at the back of my hands. the rash is not itchy or painful but it is spreading. it has been there for almost 8 months now.

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