Small pimples on the fingers, toes, and palms are painful and watery. Causes in a child, treatment

In children and adults, pimples on the fingers are the result of an allergic reaction or the manifestation of other pathological conditions. Sometimes painful, small pimples are the result of genetic disorders that cannot be completely eliminated. With pathology, the patient may develop pimples under the skin or protrude above the epidermis, causing not only a cosmetic defect, but also pain and other unpleasant symptoms.

Pimples on the finger are more susceptible to mechanical damage, as a result of which their integrity is compromised and serious complications are possible. To prevent this from happening, you need to consult a doctor in time and carry out treatment.

Reasons for appearance

Small pimples on the fingers are provoked by external and internal factors. For example, candidiasis, which is a fungal pathology. The disease affects the mucous membranes, but gradually affects the skin. The main localization area is the areas between the fingers, near the nails. Small red pimples appear there.

Other reasons:

1. Allergic reactions. Pimples appear due to exposure to irritants - taking medications, eating certain products, after applying cosmetics. Often allergic manifestations occur due to household chemicals, wearing jewelry, rough clothing, and synthetics.
2. Hormonal disorders. They appear more often in pregnant women and teenagers.
3. Endocrine diseases.
4. Infectious lesion. Then pimples appear not only on the extremities, but also spread throughout the body. For example, against the background of scabies, rubella, measles and other skin pathologies. Their appearance is caused by pathogenic agents that provoke the development of the inflammatory process.
5. Fungal diseases. Against their background, mycoses develop. Water pimples often appear and quickly spread throughout the body. Typically, infection occurs in open reservoirs, swimming pools, saunas, or through household contact. However, fungal diseases can be confused with dermatological pathologies.
6. Malfunctions in the functioning of internal organs and the gastrointestinal tract.
7. Pathologies of the circulatory system.
8. Failure of metabolic processes. An imbalance can be caused by hormonal imbalance, frequent stress, and poor personal hygiene.
9. Insect bites.

   
   Small pimples on the fingers may be caused by insect bites.

10. Burns from plants (eg nettles).

Most often, pimples are painful, constantly itchy, itchy. The causes of watery rashes can be scabies mites and neurodermatitis. Often numerous pimples appear due to frost. In this case, no treatment is required, but before going outside, your hands and face should be lubricated with a protective cream.

Possible diseases

Small pimples on the fingers can be in the form of a small red or watery rash with purulent contents.

They are used to preliminarily identify pathologies:

1. Darier's disease is especially dangerous, which occurs due to a lack of vitamin A and enzymes important for the body. The main symptom is small spherical pimples on the body and fingers. Darier's disease is transmitted at the genetic level.
2. Follicular hyperkeratosis. As a result of the disease, dry acne forms. Can spread throughout the body.
3. Dyshidrotic eczema. Watery pimples with severe itching appear.
4. White or red are characteristic of hormonal disorders.
5. Subcutaneous pimples indicate genetic pathologies, chickenpox, and dropsy.
6. Watery and purulent indicate fungal and infectious pathologies, streptoderma, chickenpox. Often the rashes are localized near wounds, cuts, and scratches.
7. Small white ones occur due to metabolic disorders.
8. Numerous bright red ones form against the background of allergies, scabies, rubella.
9. Dry ones occur at the site of watery, purulent rashes, due to vitamin deficiency, pathologies of internal organs.
10. With scabies, pimples are small, with watery contents, quickly spreading from the hands throughout the body. They are characterized by peeling, severe itching, and redness of the skin in the affected area.

11. Pathologies of internal organs that provoke the appearance of acne include disruptions in the vascular and circulatory system, gastrointestinal tract, and liver.
12. Miliaria, when the sweat glands become blocked. However, such pimples do not cause any particular discomfort and do not require treatment - they disappear spontaneously after a short time.
13. Pemphigus. It causes small watery pimples to form. First they appear on the lips and mucous membranes. As the disease progresses, it spreads throughout the body. If the bubbles burst on their own and the liquid flows out, large areas of erosion are formed.
14. Chicken pox. Appears usually in childhood. Watery pimples cover the entire body. Additionally, the temperature rises, but chickenpox does not require special treatment. Adults suffer from the disease much more severely.
15. Herpes. Pimples appear mainly on the face. However, with weak immunity, the rashes spread to the hands. With herpes, the skin around the pimples turns red, itching, burning, and a feeling of heat appear in the affected area.
16. Sunburn. These pimples do not itch, but they hurt when you touch them.

The appearance of acne on the hands may indicate benign tumors or cancerous tumors. At the beginning of the pathological process, they take on any form, appearing in the form of moles, spots, pimples.

What caused the problem?

Manifestation of allergies

Pimples often appear between the fingers of children and adults after eating certain foods. The rash is red in color and very itchy. A similar rash can also appear on the phalanx, tip of the little finger and other fingers and toes when using certain medications. There are also other irritants that cause internal or external acne to form:

• pollen;
• house dust;
• some types of plants;
• animal hair;
• synthetic clothing materials;
• household chemicals that aggressively affect the epidermis.

Genetic pathologies

Often the formation of pimples on the fingers is genetic.
Parents often experience pimples between their fingers or toes. In this case, with a high probability, the disorder will be inherited by the child and will appear in the infant on the fingers of the upper limbs and on the legs. Such deviations cannot be treated and cannot be completely eliminated. Through a balanced diet and the use of vitamins and other medications, it is possible to prevent the appearance of acne.

Diseases of infectious origin

Purulent pimples on the hands in the area of ​​the index and other fingers are a consequence of the development of infection in the body. Often small rashes appear on the little finger or phalanges due to the following infectious diseases:

• Rubella. Spots or small papules with a pink tint form on the epidermis. Against the background of the disease, the lymph nodes always become larger.
• Measles. Acne is presented in the form of papules or large spots, and the body temperature also rises and intoxication of the body appears. Pimples can also form on the oral mucosa and internal organs of the respiratory system.
• Chicken pox. The disease is accompanied by papulovesicular rashes, against which the patient develops a fever.

Hormonal imbalance

The rash can occur during periods of strong hormonal surges.
Sometimes pimples appear in the nail area or on the fingertips when the balance of hormones is disturbed. A similar phenomenon is typical for women carrying a baby, as well as teenagers. Acne is a consequence of the active functioning of the sebaceous glands, against the background of which the epidermis is not able to cope with excessive oil production. Subsequently, the ducts of the skin become clogged, which is why a person notices that hard pimples have appeared on the index and other fingers.

Deviations caused by fungi

Most often, red or white pimples on the fingers are a consequence of the activity of Candida fungi and other pathogenic microorganisms. Infection occurs when there are small wounds or cracks in the skin, through which fungi enter healthy tissue, causing an inflammatory reaction. A feature of acne caused by a fungal disease is that it forms multiple times, and they often merge to form one large area of ​​damage. The following symptoms are observed in pathology:

• severe itching;
• redness of the skin that peels off;
• discomfort and pain.

Other reasons

Some rashes do not have pronounced symptoms.
Subcutaneous pimples on the fingertips do not always cause discomfort and pain to the patient. It all depends on the source and severity of the problem. The following negative factors can influence the patient to develop a small internal pimple:

• Insufficient compliance with hygiene rules. It is important to wash your hands with soap and water several times a day using special antibacterial agents. If hygiene standards are neglected, viruses and bacteria enter the epidermis and actively multiply.
• Frequent stress and nervous disorders. An unstable psycho-emotional state provokes a weakening of the protective functions of the immune system, which can cause pimples to form in the area of ​​the fingers.
• Disturbed metabolic processes. Deviations in metabolism are associated with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Diagnostics

The primary diagnosis is carried out by a therapist. Then he refers the patient to a dermatologist. It determines the type of acne and the complexity of the disease. Sometimes a consultation with a gastroenterologist may be required if the cause of the rash lies in a malfunction of the gastrointestinal tract.

Acne often appears due to hormonal imbalance. Then you will need to consult an endocrinologist; in case of malfunctions in the female reproductive system, a gynecologist.

Without laboratory tests, it is impossible to determine the cause of the appearance of small pimples on the fingers.

Therefore, tests are mandatory:

• the patient is tested for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases;
• general blood analysis;
• ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is determined;
• analysis for CSR;
• blood is donated for biochemistry;
• An analysis is done to determine the level of zinc and vitamin D;
• blood is tested for antibodies to the pathogen Helicobacter pylori;
• a bacteriological scraping is taken to identify the type of pathogen;
• to exclude anemia, a ferritin test is done;
• The patient is tested for food intolerances.

Since acne can cause endocrine disruption, the thyroid gland is checked. An ultrasound and tests for the level of certain hormones may be prescribed (the concentration of testosterone, cortisol, estradiol must be checked).

The cost of the examination can vary greatly, depending on the specified diagnostic points. The most expensive thing will be checking your hormone levels. Some tests cost 2,000 rubles.

Prevention

Small pimples on the fingers are often a sign of pathology. Therefore, they need to be identified and treated in time. Be sure to maintain personal hygiene. It is important to provide the body with all vitamins and microelements. This will help strengthen your immune system at the same time.

Also, for this you need to lead an active lifestyle, walk in the fresh air every day, and move more. After contact with street surfaces, traveling on public transport, and before eating, wash your hands only with soap.

Get rid of bad habits - drinking alcohol, smoking. Avoid frequent stress. Immediately treat wounds and scratches with antiseptics. You should avoid allergens and do not use other people's manicure accessories. Replace soap and body gels with natural ones, without fragrances, dyes, or synthetic additives.

Preventive measures

To prevent your fingers from hurting and acne from forming, it is recommended to follow some prevention rules. It is possible to reduce the likelihood of pathology progression with the help of a balanced diet. The patient should consume enough vitamins and minerals with food every day. An important preventive measure is compliance with hygiene standards. After every walk, contact with an animal, or before eating, you must wash your hands with soap. Bad habits that cause poisoning with toxins negatively affect the condition of the skin of the fingers and the entire body. Acne can be prevented through an active and healthy lifestyle. Daily walking and spending time in the fresh air are recommended. Since one of the reasons for the appearance of pimples on the fingers is an unstable psycho-emotional state, it is better to avoid stress and overwork.

Treatment methods

The treatment method depends on the cause of the rash. In case of allergies, it is enough to exclude the provoking factor. If it is household chemicals, wear gloves on your hands to avoid touching your skin. When cosmetic products become the cause, they stop using them or exchange them for other products. If the allergy is caused by foods, it is enough to remove them from the menu.

In other cases, drug treatment is required. Sometimes hard lumps have to be surgically removed (if they start to grow). Folk remedies are used as additional treatment.

Medications

Oral and external medications may be prescribed. For example, Suprastin (140-230 rubles), Loratadine (30-70 rubles) help well with allergies.

Advantages of external preparations:

• act quickly and efficiently;
• the risk of new rashes is significantly reduced;
• many ointments can be used to treat children;
• low cost;
• do not irritate the gastrointestinal tract;
• reduce the risk of peeling;
• simultaneously restores the skin.

There are several types of rashes and each has its own therapy.

Ointments “Clotrimazole” (40-280 rubles), “Mikospor” (500-1000 rubles), “Terbinafine” (80-110 rubles), “Exoderil” (450-600 rubles) help suppress pathogenic microorganisms and prevent their spread. .).

The following groups of drugs can be used for treatment:

1. Sedatives (infusion of valerian (20-80 rub.), “Afobazol” (350-420 rub.), “Novopassit” (100-200 rub.)). Calm the nervous system, relieve stress, and prevent it.

2. Antihistamines (“Claritin” (150-550 rubles), “Zyrtec” (100-120 rubles), “Erius” (320-620 rubles)).
3. Anti-inflammatory and eliminating itching (“Ichthyol” and “Salicylic” ointments, boric acid (10-20 rubles)). Or the skin is treated with “Resorcinol” (50-80 rubles), “Dimexide” (60-180 rubles), “Celestoderm” (220-530 rubles).
4. Systemic retinoids (“Roaccutane” (1600-3000 rubles), “Isotretinoin” (960 rubles), “Acnecutane” (1600-2600 rubles)). These are vitamin A derivatives that reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands, which prevents pores from clogging. However, these drugs are prescribed in extreme cases and cannot be used for self-medication without consulting a doctor.
5. Probiotics (“Linex” (340-770 rub.), “Maxilak” (460-650 rub.), “Bifiform” (450-710 rub.)). Restore intestinal microflora. Prevents the formation of acne.
6. Adsorbent (activated carbon (5-40 rub.), “Polysorb” (60-490 rub.), “Enterosgel” (430-530 rub.)). Helps remove toxic substances.
7. Diuretics. They help remove toxins that cause pimples to appear on the body. The most inexpensive and accessible diuretics include Veroshpiron, Furosemide, Indapamide (their cost varies from 70 to 250 rubles).

External hormonal ointments are also used. Lubricate your hands with Vaseline several times a day. Antiseptic bandages are applied to the affected surfaces.

Treatment depending on the cause of the rash:

1. For minor rashes caused by scabies mites, use Permethrin (130-180 rubles), Ivermectin (190-260 rubles), Benzyl benzoate (20-150 rubles) or sulfur or zinc ointment.
2. Weeping rashes are dried with brilliant green (50-80 rubles), a weak solution of manganese, “Fukartsin” (16-40 rubles).
3. Scabies is treated with Benzyl benzoate lotion or ointment, Spregal aerosol (from 800 rubles), Medifox solution or cream (from 140 rubles). Additionally, zinc ointment is used.
4. For herpes, use “Acyclovir” (20-410 rubles), “Zovirax” (160-540 rubles). The tablets are taken after meals 2-3 times a day, the ointment is applied to the affected areas 5 times. Duration of treatment is a week.

For infectious diseases, antibiotics are necessarily prescribed. The drug is selected depending on the pathogen. For fungal infections, ointments are prescribed: “Candide” (70-480 rubles), “Exoderil” (460-1500 rubles), “Nizoral” (630-960 rubles).

If antibiotics are indicated, they are not used for more than two weeks. If it is necessary to prolong treatment, the drug is changed to another. Otherwise, pathogenic pathogens get used to the primary remedy and stop responding to it.

Traditional methods

Small pimples on the fingers are sometimes treated with lemon juice. It is squeezed out of one fruit and mixed with 400 ml of boiling water. Then the liquid is applied to the affected areas. Aloe juice is used to dry out red pimples. Cut the sheet in half and apply it to the damaged areas.

Other recipes:

1. Calendula tincture reduces skin irritation, swelling, and disinfects.

2. The affected areas are lubricated with fresh cabbage juice.
3. Make a lotion on the sore spot from oatmeal crushed into a paste.
4. Inflammation is well relieved with a mixture of chamomile, calendula, celandine, and string. Take 2 tbsp. l. mixture and add 500 ml of hot water. Boil for 2-3 minutes, then cool, filter and wipe the product on the affected areas several times a day.
5. Treat the skin with birch decoction or viburnum juice three times a day.
6. Fresh potato juice helps relieve itching. You can apply the root vegetable, grated into a paste, to the affected areas.
7. You can treat pimples with chopped fresh parsley. Its juice is used to wipe problem areas twice a day.
8. A cold compress with tea tree or camphor or menthol oils helps to cope with itching.

To remove dry acne, you can use calendula or chamomile baths, or lubricate the affected areas with olive oil. It additionally nourishes the skin, preventing the appearance of new rashes. Before applying the oil, it must be heated in a water bath. After the procedure, put on gloves for half an hour.

Baths for hands and feet can be made not only with sea salt, but also with herbal decoctions, potassium permanganate, essential oils of pine and eucalyptus. They are added to warm water. Then immerse your hands or feet there for 15 minutes. The procedure is performed 2 times daily. This helps cope with inflammation and disinfects the skin.

Other methods

When treating subcutaneous acne, take baths with sea salt. This reduces the number of rashes and prevents new ones from appearing. During treatment, it is important to avoid stress and lack of sleep. Proper nutrition is required.

Exclude:

• allergenic products;
• chocolate;
• honey;
• nuts;
• strawberries;
• eggs;
• citrus;
• seafood;
• exotic fruits.

The listed products most often cause allergic reactions.

The diet includes:

• food with vegetable oils;
• lean fish and meat;
• dairy products;
• fresh vegetables and fruits;
• cereal porridge;
• poultry meat.

If purulent, watery pimples appear on your arms, legs, or throughout your body, you should not open them yourself. Treatment is carried out surgically under the supervision of doctors, with frequent dressings.

What to do and how to deal with the problem?

To eliminate pimples on the thumb and others, you should contact a cosmetologist or dermatologist who will tell you how to properly treat the problem. Even if the rashes are very flaky or there is severe pain, you should never scratch the pimples, which can lead to serious complications. Treatment is prescribed only after determining the cause of acne formation. To alleviate the condition of pathology near the fingers, it is possible to use high-quality cosmetics that help clean pores and remove impurities. During therapy, it is important to exclude the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation and chemical components on the skin, and frostbite should not be allowed.

Treatment with different drugs

The rash is treated with topical agents, which the doctor will select.
If you have a hard, painful pimple on your fingers that itches a lot, you can use local remedies. White pimples can be eliminated using ointments, gels, creams and other medications prescribed by the doctor. For the treatment of illness in infants, older children and adults, the following medications are suitable, presented in the table:

If a white or any other pimple in the area of ​​the fingers is associated with diseases of the internal organs, then additional consultation with a gynecologist, gastroenterologist, endocrinologist and other specialist doctors may be required.

Unconventional methods

Sea salt treatments are effective on affected skin.
Small black pimples in the finger area can be eliminated using folk remedies. Such treatment is discussed in advance with the doctor, since it often causes an allergic reaction on the index fingers, little finger or other parts of the hands and feet. At home, it is recommended to make healing baths with the addition of sea salt, thanks to which it is possible to overcome the infection. Other folk recipes that help overcome pimples on the fingers are also useful:

• Iodine. If you lubricate the affected areas of the skin every day, you can speed up the process of removing purulent fluid.
• Lemon juice. Dilute the product with a glass of water and wipe acne-affected fingers several times a day.
• Aloe. An agave leaf is cut in half and the inner portion is applied to the affected epidermis, fixing the product with a bandage. With the help of such a plant, it is possible to cope with the inflammatory reaction, as well as alleviate the condition if the patient has a small pimple.
• Calendula. The tincture is purchased at a pharmacy kiosk and applied to the affected areas of the skin.

Possible complications

If you have red pimples, you should not sunbathe. Under the sun's rays they first disappear, but after the tan fades they reappear. If the pimples are watery, the risk of their accidental opening and infection and suppuration increases.

The process can spread throughout the body and cause a serious, life-threatening condition. With severe itching, wounds appear that can become infected.

The appearance of small pimples on the fingers is usually a sign of disease. To cope with rashes, you need to eliminate the cause of their appearance. If this is not done on time, serious consequences may occur. Some of them significantly reduce the quality of life.