Question 1

what could cause burning inside the top of my hands off and on that leaves redness?

Accepted Answer

Likely dermatitis: This sounds like a contact dermatitis from a substance you're coming in contact with like a hand cream or soap or a set of gloves you are using. See your doctor or a dermatologist.

Question 2

what could cause redness and burning sensation on top of my hands?

Accepted Answer

Burning hands: On the hands the most common causes of redness and burning are chemical irritation of some sort. It can come from soaps, creams, solvents at work or cleaning agents, medicines, possibly something like poison ivy, rarely from a systemic disorder like vasculitis.

Question 3

what causes redness and swelling, tingling, burning, and itching in my hand?

Accepted Answer

HAND ITCH: Only one hand? How long had it been. It could be something you are in contact with. New soap? Work materials? Gloves? Hobbies? Be a detective. Do you take any oral medications?

Question 4

bumps on hands: itchy sometimes, other times not. bumps are skin coloured--no redness. the itch is almost a burning sensation.

Accepted Answer

Palm side of hand?: These could be the tiny sweat glands that become swollen.  This usually comes and goes.  Very annoying.

Question 5

bumps on back of hands and fingers. itchy sometimes, other times not. bumps are skin coloured--no redness. the itch is almost a burning sensation.

Accepted Answer

Dishydrotic eczema?: Eczema on the fingers and hands doesn't have to look like the dry, crackly surface skin texture of eczema elsewhere. Fingers can have itchy flesh-colored bumps, called dishydrotic eczema or dishydrosis. The treatment is as in eczema, with hydrocortisone cream or other steroid creams; and if the rash worsens or isn't better soon, one should see a primary care doctor or dermatologist for evaluation.

Question 6

the end of my index finger on my left hand feels like it's burning, off and on. no redness or bug bites. it feels warmer than the other fingers.

Accepted Answer

Nerve: Check for nerve compression including the wrist and elbow areas.  Consult an orthopedist and get some nerve conduction study done.  This is not my specialty and hope others in HT will comment on this as well.

Question 7

i've always taken amoxicillin since i was little took last year n had hand redness n itching up arms face was burning is this reaction n safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Itching amox: i would not take it again. Follow up with an allergist for penicillin allergy testing. You can develop an allergy anytime in life so the fact that in the past you took it without difficulty does not preclude becoming allergic later in life. Please tell every doctor you go to that the last time you took amoxicillin you had itching and a rash, it is very important.  Drug allergies  can be fatal.

Question 8

my left hand first finger knuckle burning and sharp pain.  there is no redness or swelling.  sudden onset two days ago, with no relief even after rest?

Accepted Answer

More info?: This could be gout, though there would usually be redness.  Rheumatoid arthritis comes to mind but usually no sudden onset and generally more joints that one small finger joint.  It would be good to know if there's been any recent trauma, spider bite, stick with a thorn?  Does finger ever get stuck when bent?

Question 9

i am experiencing rash on my wrists/hands. (quality: itchiness, bumpy) . the following also describe me: burning sensation and skin redness or irritation. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities..: Itchy spots can be from many causes, such as: hives, viral infections, medication causes, hot-tub rashes, heat rashes, reactions to creams or lotions, allergic reactions to some things (including foods), internal medical disorders, etc... That means a rash that persists or is worrisome in appearance should be examined. Hydrocortisone cream is sometimes used for a week, to decrease a rash or itch.

Question 10

burning pinky knuckle pain in hand. it's only palm side and present when i open/close my hand. no swelling/redness/numbness, just dull burn w/movement?

Accepted Answer

Sensory nerve: Consider digital or ulnar sensory neuritis with possible entrapment. Try gloves, rest, nsaids, purified omega, modalities.

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Why are my hands red and burning

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What could cause burning inside the top of my hands off and on that leaves redness?

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What could cause redness and burning sensation on top of my hands?

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What causes redness and swelling, tingling, burning, and itching in my hand?

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Bumps on hands: itchy sometimes, other times not. bumps are skin coloured--no redness. the itch is almost a burning sensation.

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Bumps on back of hands and fingers. itchy sometimes, other times not. bumps are skin coloured--no redness. the itch is almost a burning sensation.

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The end of my index finger on my left hand feels like it's burning, off and on. no redness or bug bites. it feels warmer than the other fingers.

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I've always taken amoxicillin since i was little took last year n had hand redness n itching up arms face was burning is this reaction n safe to take?

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My left hand first finger knuckle burning and sharp pain. there is no redness or swelling. sudden onset two days ago, with no relief even after rest?

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I am experiencing rash on my wrists/hands. (quality: itchiness, bumpy) . the following also describe me: burning sensation and skin redness or irritation. what should i do?

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Burning pinky knuckle pain in hand. it's only palm side and present when i open/close my hand. no swelling/redness/numbness, just dull burn w/movement?

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