Hand allergies: how to stop the spread?

A rash on the palms usually appears as itchy, painful spots that are red in color, blisters, or small blisters that are filled with pus. This rash is usually localized inside the palms. It can also appear between the fingers. Allergies, contact dermatitis - there really are plenty of reasons. If this is an allergy, then the trigger, that is, the irritant, can be cosmetics, household chemicals, pet hair, and so on.

But the rash may also be the result of some infectious disease. You can remember chickenpox, rubella, syphilis and so on. There may also be autoimmune disorders, such as psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis. Finally, we must not forget about stress factors, heat and frost exposure, and the influence of medications.

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Types of rash

The location of the rash can be a direct indication of the type of disease. If it's your hands, most likely it concerns allergic diseases. Another important factor is the size of the rash, because the spots can be large or, conversely, small.

The types of rash on the palms can be varied:

• Spots – contribute to the change of skin pigment and are located at the skin level. May vary in colors.
• Pustule – there is pus inside the elements.
• Erosion - there is filling inside and the elements differ in color.
• Bubbles – there is a watery content inside and there are different sizes.
• Blisters.
• Dry crusts.

If the resulting rash begins to itch, we are talking about infectious diseases. For example, a person gets chickenpox. In humans, such a disease is quite complex and can have serious consequences. Allergic reactions require relief from the allergen.

At times, the rash can be caused by a state of severe stress, as mentioned above, or as a result of prolonged overwork. As a result, human immunity becomes weaker. Therefore, doctors advise spending more time outside and breathing fresh air there. When the first signs appear, you should contact a dermatologist. The skin is represented by a certain indicator that notifies that serious health problems may begin.

Common symptoms and manipulations in dermatology:

• Skin rashes
• Calling a dermatologist to your home
• Itching in the urethra
• Itchy skin
• Skin rash
• Prevention of casual sex
• Skin neoplasms
• Pyoderma
• Pityriasis rosea
• Streptoderma
• Scabies
• Peeling skin
• Fungal infections
• Skin infection
• Pus on the skin
• Blisters on the skin
• Papillomas on the foreskin
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Skin structure

Causes of rash on palms

If a rash occurs on the palms, most often it is a sign of an infectious disease, one of its symptoms. It is extremely rare when a rash is not associated with infections, but is only a reaction to external irritants.

A rash on the palms usually appears for reasons such as:

• infectious inflammation of the skin;
• development of infection inside the body;
• helminthic infection;
• vascular pathologies;
• an allergic reaction to something.

A rash on the palms may be a sign of the development of diseases such as syphilis, measles, mumps, rubella, and so on. You should take the occurrence of such a symptom very seriously and be sure to visit a doctor, or call a doctor at home.

According to statistics, more than 74% of skin diseases occur due to parasitic infections of the body. These are roundworms, lamblia, toxocara, and so on. A helminthic infestation always causes enormous damage to the body.

It is worth carefully analyzing the possible causes in order to inform the doctor about this. Perhaps the rash appeared after communicating with a sick person, after contact with animals, after eating new drinks or foods. Pregnancy is also a trigger for unexpected rashes.

If measures are not taken in time and not diagnosed, then the pathology will develop, which means the treatment will take longer.

What tests need to be taken for a rash on the palms

To accurately understand the causes of skin rashes on the palms, the doctor will order tests.

The list of standard examinations includes:

• analysis of the contents of pustules, skin scrapings;
• general blood analysis;
• blood chemistry;
• blood for allergens;
• blood for helminth detection;
• feces on worm eggs.

If sexually transmitted infections are suspected, a blood test will be ordered for syphilis, gonorrhea, and so on.

You can get tested without leaving your home. Our clinic offers this service at home and transportation of biomaterial to the laboratory. Test results can be obtained on the same day of treatment.

What diseases cause a rash on the palms

A rash on the palms is just one sign of many diseases. This condition occurs in infectious and non-infectious pathologies. In addition to the rash, high fever, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and deterioration of health may occur. You must immediately seek medical help, since wasting time can threaten the health and sometimes the life of the patient.

Among the possible diseases that occur with rashes on the palms are:

• meningitis;
• piggy;
• rubella;
• syphilis;
• measles;
• scarlet fever;
• dyshidrosis;
• advanced stage of fungal skin infection;
• chicken pox and much more.

It is impossible to establish an accurate diagnosis based on just one sign. The doctor will prescribe a series of tests to determine the type of pathogen. Based on the data obtained, a treatment regimen will be drawn up.

One of the most dangerous diseases accompanied by a rash is meningitis. This is a viral disease, but there is also a bacterial form. She's more insidious. One of the signs of this type of meningitis is a rash localized on the legs, arms, and sides of the body. This rash is bright red, sometimes with a purple tint, and does not rise above the skin. When pressed, the color of the rash does not fade. In addition to the rash, the pathology causes severe headache, muscle spasms, vomiting, and high fever. Emergency assistance required.

Dyshidrosis mainly affects people who are prone to allergies or have a hereditary predisposition. The disease occurs due to decreased immunity, central nervous system disorders, and disruptions in the endocrine system. Rashes on the palms appear periodically, since the disease has a chronic form. The rash is small, subcutaneous, and can merge with each other. There is liquid inside, and after the bubbles burst, erosions and crusts remain. The rash is accompanied by itching.

A dangerous condition that causes a rash on the palms can be anaphylactic shock or allergic purpura.

Rash on the palms of a child

Attentive parents should take the appearance of rashes on their child’s palms very seriously. This may be evidence of very dangerous diseases.

It is worth paying attention to other symptoms:

• increased body temperature;
• dry cough;
• feeling of nausea and loss of appetite;
• pain in the stomach or throat;
• the appearance of nasal discharge;
• general lethargy.

We must also consider other areas of the body. Perhaps the rash appeared on the feet, stomach, sides of the body, or in the mouth. You should remember what new food the child ate or with whom he came in contact. All these points are very important when collecting anamnesis and will help the doctor make a preliminary diagnosis.

Rashes on the palms of a child can be caused by infectious diseases of a cold nature or a viral infection.

Diseases accompanied by a rash in children are more often:

• measles (rashes begin from the head, then move to the torso, palms, arms, legs);
• chickenpox (spots turn into blisters, the rash itches, appears not only on the palms, but also on the head, mouth, and torso);
• rubella (small rashes on the folds of the arms and legs, on the outside of the palms, as well as general intoxication of the body);
• scarlet fever (at first it occurs like a sore throat, a sore throat, and the second time a rash appears in the form of small dots on the folds of the skin, in the folds, between the fingers);
• urticaria (an allergic reaction to animal hair, flowers, dairy products, sweets, powder, cream, while the rash is bright red and itchy);
• mosquito, flea, bee and wasp bites, to which the baby has an allergic reaction (proceeds like allergic rashes, itches);
• scabies (the rash is very itchy, affects the arms and hands, mite tracts are visible);
• disease of the circulatory system (small rash in the form of dots due to rupture of small vessels).

A rash on the arms and legs may occur due to contact with nettles. And also due to poor hygiene. Infants often have the so-called prickly heat. The rash appears in places where it is constantly damp.

Prevalence

According to medical statistics, about 15% of the population have had signs of contact dermatitis at least once in their life, and every year 7% of people experience contact hypersensitivity of the skin. It occurs with approximately the same frequency at any age, including contact allergies in children.

The most common allergy is nickel , it occurs in 10% of women and 1% of men. Therefore, for example, people who decide to get piercings with nickel jewelry expose themselves to additional risks.

Rash on the palms of pregnant women

During pregnancy, hormonal levels are disrupted. This may affect the condition of the skin such as allergic dermatitis. Habitual creams, soaps or foods can cause an allergic reaction.

Upon repeated contact with the allergen, the rash and swelling occur again. Usually everything goes away on its own if the irritant is eliminated. But it often happens that a woman does not immediately realize what causes such a reaction. And he continues to use the same household chemicals or cosmetics that cause a reaction. In this case, the allergy intensifies.

The danger with such rashes is that if a rash with blisters occurs, they burst and a bacterial infection can occur. And women’s immunity is weaker during this period. Therefore, it is better to consult a doctor immediately.

The danger is also that the rash may be a sign of rubella. And this is a dangerous disease for pregnant women, causing damage to the fetus.

Rashes can also be a consequence of conditions such as:

• herpes (herpes in pregnant women has nothing in common with classic herpes, it is an autoimmune process, that is, the body’s allergic response to its own tissues, the rash occurs in the form of spots, blisters, papules);
• erythema or telangiectasia (if the amount of female sex hormones estrogens in the blood is increased).

Any strange changes in the body of a pregnant woman and manifestations in the form of a rash should be a reason to consult a doctor.

Prevention is the best treatment: how to prevent hand allergies

It doesn’t matter whether you are prone to allergies or not, be sure to follow preventive measures and you will never encounter allergies on the skin of your hands:

• When using household chemicals, wear gloves with a cotton lining.
• Choose detergents and hand cosmetics that are labeled “hypoallergenic.”
• In cold weather, protect your hands from the cold: wear mittens or gloves. And in the summer, don’t forget to apply sunscreen on the backs of your hands.
• Eliminate allergenic foods from your diet. Try to eat healthy and balanced.
• Strengthen your immune system with vitamins prescribed by your doctor.
• Avoid stress and nervous conditions, follow the regime, give up bad habits.
• Don't forget to take care of your hands: regularly moisturize and soften your skin.

Is the rash on the palms contagious?

If the rash is caused by infectious diseases, fungi or parasites, then more often it is a contagious course of the disease.

These include:

• rubella;
• measles;
• meningitis;
• scabies;
• scarlet fever;
• chicken pox and so on.

Diseases are transmitted by airborne droplets, contact or household contact. With such diseases, the patient must be isolated from others until complete recovery. With helminthic infestations, it is also possible to infect other people in contact with a sick person if basic hygiene rules are not followed, for example, washing hands after using the toilet.

If the rash occurs due to an allergic reaction, then there is no threat of infection. Allergies are the individual characteristics of everyone’s body.

The cause of the rash should be determined as quickly as possible to ensure that it is not spread to others. Timely treatment will avoid serious consequences of the disease.

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Don't get too carried away!

By the way, don’t forget that being too fanatical about cleaning is also bad. It only fills the room with toxic and irritating substances. For example, antibacterial agents are good for the toilet, but only if everyone in the house is healthy. They are absolutely not needed to clean the floors in a children's room or living room. In everything (including cleaning) you need to observe moderation.

Paying attention to your health and responsibly following your doctor’s recommendations will soon help you overcome the unpleasant symptoms of an allergy to household chemicals.

Which doctor treats rash on palms

A rash on the palms is usually treated by a dermatologist. A dermatologist is a specialized specialist whose responsibility is to determine the causes and treat diseases of the skin and mucous membranes.

Our clinic employs a highly qualified dermatologist with extensive experience. It is certified to accept adults and children.

If necessary, the dermatologist will refer the patient for a consultation with an immunologist, allergist, or infectious disease specialist.

Clinical researches

Conducted clinical studies prove the high efficiency, safety and tolerability of the products. The cream for sensitive skin is suitable for daily care of adult and children's skin with mild to moderate forms of atopic dermatitis and during remission. As a result of therapy, a decrease in the activity of the inflammatory process, a decrease in dryness, itching and flaking was noted.

The products are recommended by the Union of Pediatricians of Russia.

Sources:

1. Bonifazi Ernesto, Differential diagnosis in pediatric dermatology, Panfilov Publishing House, Binom. Knowledge Laboratory, 2014.
2. Churolinov Petr, Herbal medicine in dermatology and cosmetics, Medicine and Physical Education, 1979.
3. Schneiderman Paul, Grossman Mark, Differential diagnosis in dermatology. Atlas, Binom, 2022.

Where to go with a rash on the palms

A rash on the palms can be a sign of many diseases. You cannot diagnose yourself; you must seek qualified medical help at a medical institution.

Advantages of seeking help from our clinic:

• We work any day, without holidays and weekends;
• The appointment is conducted by an experienced dermatologist;
• The clinic’s staff also includes allergists, immunologists and infectious disease specialists, whose consultation may be required;
• The clinic’s own laboratory allows you to quickly and easily take all the necessary tests and get results on the day of treatment;
• There is a service to call a doctor at home, which is much more comfortable for the patient.

Our clinic provides assistance to both adults and children. The well-equipped clinic, professional medical workers, polite and friendly attitude contribute to a speedy recovery.

Treatment of rash on palms

There is no general treatment regimen for rashes on the palms. It all depends on the diagnosis and the characteristics of the patient’s body. Treatment must be prescribed by a doctor. Before coming to the doctor, you should not use products that change the appearance and color of the rash - iodine, brilliant green, fucorcin.

Treatment is prescribed only after all tests have been completed. It includes:

• In simple cases, certain ointments and creams that are used to treat the affected areas of the body are sufficient. Sometimes tablet medications and injections are added to the treatment regimen. These can be hormonal, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antihistamine drugs.
• Prescription of physical procedures. This includes ultraviolet treatment and other types of exposure.
• Children are prescribed baths with medicinal herbs that relieve itching and inflammation.
• For bacterial skin lesions, antibiotics are added to the treatment regimen in a certain dose.
• Vascular diseases require special treatment, using specific drugs.
• Sulfur and other ointments help with scabies. But the choice of remedy is determined by the doctor.

Folk remedies can complement treatment. Their feasibility is agreed with the doctor.

What to do if you have an allergy on your hands: immediate help

1. Identify the allergen and immediately eliminate contact with it.
2. Wash your hands using a mild detergent - La Cree gel. It will carefully cleanse the skin and cover it with a protective layer that minimizes the harmful effects of the environment.
3. If you have swelling, then use the folk method, take a bath with string, sage or chamomile, use only purified soft water, without bleach.
4. Apply La Cree cream to your hands. This product not only quickly moisturizes the skin, but also copes well with itching and burning. It has a healing and antimicrobial effect: helps speed up skin regeneration.

Preventing rashes on the palms

To prevent a rash on the palms from occurring, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the skin and follow hygiene rules.

General recommendations are:

• wash your hands thoroughly after contact with animals, after visiting public places;
• timely treat wounds and scratches with antiseptic agents (hydrogen peroxide, green diamond, fucorcin, iodine, and so on);
• take measures to prevent excessive sweating of the hands and feet;
• Make sure that the room is free of mosquitoes, ticks, bedbugs and other insects.

If a person notices a suspicious rash on his arms or hands, he should consult a doctor and not self-medicate.
There's no time to waste. The success of treatment depends on a correct diagnosis and timely, adequate treatment. Publication date: 2019-12-10

Methods for diagnosing skin diseases:

• Diagnosis of skin diseases
• Diagnosis of skin diseases at home
• Diagnosis of allergic skin diseases
• Diagnosis of bacterial skin diseases
• Diagnosis of viral skin diseases
• Diagnosis of hair diseases
• Diagnosis of nail diseases
• Diagnosis of skin tumors
• Skin scraping
• Blisters on the skin
• Dermatoscopy
• Demodex tests
• Diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections
• Mushroom tests
• Skin scraping

Cream La-Cri for sensitive skin of hands

Whatever the cause of the lesion, the skin suffers in any case. Patients experience increased sensitivity to cosmetics and chemical components, so they are advised to abandon conventional cosmetics and give preference to neutral hygiene products.

Special La-Cri products will help fight inflammation and provide gentle skin care. Instead of regular soap, it is better to switch to a soft cleansing gel that is suitable for the entire body and face. After washing, the skin can be lubricated with anti-inflammatory and softening cream.

The La-Cri skin care series is developed on the basis of natural ingredients (healing oils, panthenol, plant extracts). These products do not contain hormones, dyes, fragrances or parabens, so they can be regularly used by children from the first days of life and by adults with sensitive skin. Such cosmetics will help speed up treatment and restore skin faster.

To prevent relapse, lead a gentle lifestyle. Try to get rid of bad habits, maintain hygiene, avoid contact with chemicals (wear gloves).