Causes
Small blisters on the palms, fingers, or backs may appear periodically. Many patients believe that this is not a symptom of serious problems with internal organs or other diseases. But that's not true. In many cases, they require treatment, and eliminating external manifestations is not a sufficient measure.
To effectively treat watery acne on the hands, the main thing is to identify the cause of the pathological condition.
To do this, you definitely need to visit a dermatologist.
Cosmetologist, dermatovenerologist, laser therapist
Nachoeva Irina Nasredinovna
7 years experience
Scabies
First of all, the development of a disease such as scabies should be excluded. It develops as a result of the spread of a tick. Scabies is contagious and is transmitted from a sick person to a healthy person through contact. The disease manifests itself as:
- Peeling of the skin.
- Weeping wounds.
- Rashes localized primarily between the fingers.
- Itching, which intensifies in the evening and at night, as well as after taking water procedures.
- The presence of gray thin stripes. They can be seen with the naked eye.
If blisters appear on your fingers and symptoms are present, you should immediately consult a specialist.
Allergy
One of the common causes of small watery blisters on the hands is an allergic reaction to food, cosmetics or medications. They are popularly called “urticaria”, since the rashes in appearance are very similar to the body’s reaction after contact with nettles.
The appearance of watery pimples is caused by scabies, allergies, eczema, fungal infection, prickly heat, hormonal imbalances, diseases of internal organs, poor personal hygiene, sebaceous glands, heredity, and other reasons (weather conditions, poor-quality cosmetics, stress, etc.).
Diagnostics: examination, medical history, skin scrapings, biopsy, bacterial culture. Treatment is aimed at eliminating the cause; Local and general physiotherapy is prescribed.
In order to find out the nature of the rash, you need to contact a dermatologist, who will prescribe special tests. Once it has been determined what caused the allergic reaction, taking antihistamines is indicated.
If left untreated, they may go away on their own and reappear. When scratching, they are easily injured and inflamed. Open wounds can become infected.
Eczema
The disease also manifests itself in the form of watery pimples. The rash spreads to the skin of the hands and may spread to other areas of the body.
The causes of its occurrence are stressful situations, poor diet and dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract. Eczema is always accompanied by itching and burning. In addition, small bubbles begin to itch.
When scratching, the situation worsens and they spread to other parts of the body. Pathology with extensive lesions is quite difficult to treat.
Fungal infections
Various types of fungus can also cause watery blisters. Before starting therapy, it is necessary to carry out special diagnostic methods to establish the type of fungus.
The course of treatment involves the use of antifungal ointments. The disease does not go away on its own, but gets worse over time. This is why immediate treatment is required.
Prickly heat
Pathology is often diagnosed in patients who are overweight. Bubbles appear in the area of large folds. But in some cases, rashes appear on the hands. They are always small in size and contain a clear liquid inside. The rash does not cause any discomfort and goes away on its own.
Hormonal imbalance
With diseases of the endocrine system, various neoplasms may appear on the surface of the skin and internal organs. In this case, water bubbles do not appear on their own and are a sign of a malfunction of certain systems. They do not go away on their own and require immediate elimination of the cause of their appearance.
Pathologies of internal organs
Rashes on the surface of the skin of the hands may indicate the presence of serious disturbances in the functioning of internal organs associated with the occurrence of an inflammatory process.
Often they are not accompanied by discomfort, but are constantly progressing. In this case, you need to contact a specialist for a full examination.
Failure to comply with personal hygiene rules
Hands are constantly in contact with the environment. They are most susceptible to injury.
But even the slightest damage to the integrity of the skin can lead to inflammation, especially on unkempt hands.
This is why experts recommend washing your hands after visiting the toilet, before eating and after walking. In cases where the skin on your hands is dry, special moisturizers should be used.
Disruption of the sebaceous glands
Another reason for the appearance of rashes may be improper functioning of the sebaceous glands. Against the background of its excessive activity, small watery pimples appear on the upper layer of the epidermis.
But in cases of insufficient secretion production, the skin of the hands dries out. This leads to constant irritation due to friction against clothing. Over time, an inflammatory process may develop.
Genetic predisposition
Keratosis pilaris is characterized by the presence of rashes on the arms above the elbows. The pathology develops against the background of a genetic predisposition. The blisters constantly dry out and cause severe itching.
Other reasons
The causes of watery blisters on the hands can be not only fungal or dermatological diseases. They can appear as a result of exposure to external factors or exposure to chemicals. Common causes of blisters are:
- Negative influence of weather conditions. In some cases, an allergy to cold may occur, when after a long stay in the cold, the hands become covered with small blisters. They always go away on their own. Strong winds, hot weather, and high humidity can also have an impact.
- Use of low-quality cosmetics. Also refers to a type of allergy. In this case, rashes are observed only on those parts of the body where the cream or other product was applied.
- Acrylic nails, polish and gel polish.
- Long-term use of medications .
- Constant stress and nervous tension.
- Various food that contain large amounts of GMOs, dyes and preservatives.
- Contact with contaminated water.
- The influence of soil during planting work.
There are many reasons why watery blisters appear. Before starting treatment, it is necessary to establish what triggered their occurrence. In case of an allergic reaction to medications or food, the situation may worsen if the allergen is not eliminated.
Need for medical attention
Small pimples on the hands in most cases appear in small numbers and go away on their own after a certain time.
A person requires medical assistance if:
- rashes on the body quickly increase and merge with each other;
- there is severe itching and discomfort;
- small pimples appeared on all family members;
- rashes contain pus and blood;
- accompanying symptoms appeared in the form of severe swelling and inflammation.
A doctor should be consulted if a person has been in contact with shellfish. The same applies to rashes that are easily damaged and bleeding wounds form in their place. High temperature should also be a concern. You need to contact a dermatologist and start treatment.
Diagnostics
To determine the causes of the bubbles, the doctor conducts an examination and studies the patient’s medical history. He must also establish the presence or absence of allergies.
Often, a specialist can identify the disease by external signs. If an allergy is suspected, special tests are carried out to identify the substance that provoked the negative reaction.
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Many diseases require a skin biopsy. To do this, a small piece of the upper layer of the epidermis is removed and sent to the laboratory for examination. Using special devices and solutions, the presence or absence of pathologically altered cells is determined.
Blisters on the surface of the skin on the palms or fingers may not go away for several days or weeks, depending on the cause. With the constant influence of negative factors, they always progress, affecting healthy areas. In the case of the presence of autoimmune diseases, they can be chronic in nature, which requires the constant use of various medications.
Watery pimples near the nails
As a rule, pimples that appear in the area of the nail plate are associated with dyshidrosis. This is a group of conditions that can be either an independent illness or a sign of skin pathologies. In medical practice, a distinction is made between dyshidrotic eczema and true dyshidrosis.
Dyshidrotic eczema most often appears after severe nervous experiences, as well as as a result of allergic reactions. First, a small rash appears, and then pimples form, filled with clear liquid and causing severe itching.
True dyshidrosis occurs with the development of pathological processes in the sweat glands.
Treatment
The course of therapy involves not only getting rid of external manifestations, but also eliminating the cause that provoked the appearance of blisters on the hands.
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Attention
Despite the fact that our articles are based on trusted sources and have been tested by practicing doctors, the same symptoms can be signs of different diseases, and the disease may not proceed according to the textbook.
Pros of seeing a doctor:
- Only a specialist will prescribe suitable medications.
- Recovery will be easier and faster.
- The doctor will monitor the course of the disease and help avoid complications.
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In cases of constant nervous tension or regular stress, the use of sedatives and antihistamines is recommended. You should also avoid stress, take daily walks in the fresh air, eat right and sleep at least 8 hours.
Fungus on the hands is often confused with eczema, since it is almost impossible to visually distinguish these pathologies. A distinctive feature of the fungus is dry skin, peeling and the appearance of watery blisters between the fingers.
Then the rash spreads to the area of the nail plates. When a fungal disease develops, the use of antifungal drugs in the form of gels and ointments is required. Antimycotic agents for internal use are also prescribed.
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When diagnosing an infectious pathology, for example, chickenpox, urticaria or measles, it is recommended to increase the amount of foods containing vitamin C and calcium. Hygiene is also required. The goals of therapy are to relieve external manifestations, prevent complications and exclude relapse.
In cases of acute infectious diseases such as scabies, it is necessary to use drugs based on sulfur or lindane. Since infection occurs through contact, bedding and underwear and other things with which the patient has been in contact in recent days should be subjected to heat treatment.
Scabies is caused by a mite that dies only when exposed to high temperatures. Careful hygiene is also necessary.
When diagnosing prickly heat, experts recommend washing your hands as often as possible. After water procedures, wipe with an alcohol solution and apply a corticosteroid. Antihistamines are also used.
In case of allergic reactions, it is necessary to identify and exclude the allergen. The treatment is complex. In addition to various ointments and creams, antihistamines are prescribed in tablet form.
It is impossible to independently determine the cause of water blisters on the hands. In cases where they itch, cause discomfort, itch and progress, you should immediately contact a specialist.
Why do pimples itch?
In all cases, small pimples itch. This is a normal reaction of the body to atypical processes. Rashes that are accompanied by severe itching may indicate the development of a serious infectious disease (scabies, fungus, chickenpox, smallpox). In this situation, you should not delay visiting a dermatologist; it is important to promptly determine the cause and undergo treatment.
Itching appears for the following reasons:
- pathogenic microorganisms multiply inside pimples;
- papules became infected;
- a severe allergic reaction develops;
- Acne damage and peeling are observed.
Progressive diseases are also accompanied by itching. This symptom occurs when a person scratches the affected area of the body, thereby infecting healthy areas of the skin.
Prevention
In order to prevent the appearance of blisters on the fingers or palms, a number of preventive measures should be followed. These include:
- Proper nutrition. Rashes can be triggered by eating large amounts of fatty or fried foods, as well as fast food and instant foods. They usually contain many carcinogens, MGOs, dyes and preservatives that are harmful to the body. You need to drink enough liquid every day. This will help maintain water balance and protect the skin from drying out.
- Peeling. You can do the procedure at home yourself. To do this, you need to steam your hands well, apply salt to them and massage. The remaining salt is washed off with warm water. The procedure can be performed using special cosmetics.
- Avoid direct sunlight on the skin surface. Doctors recommend using special sunscreens.
- Avoiding the cold.
- Using high-quality cosmetics.
- protective gloves when using household chemicals
Watery pimples on the surface of the skin can occur regardless of gender and age. There are many reasons for their appearance, and it is important to determine what triggered the body’s negative reaction before starting treatment.
The course of therapy directly depends on what caused the rash. In some cases, it is enough to maintain hygiene, and often it is necessary to use medications.
Drug therapy
Medications are prescribed by a dermatologist, taking into account the patient’s condition, the established diagnosis and the individual characteristics of the body. It is necessary to strictly adhere to the specialist’s instructions or carefully read the instructions for use of the medications. Many current medications cause side effects.
Small pimples on the hands are treated with the following medications:
Claritin tablets
Group of drugs | Name | Application |
Antihistamines | Claritin, Zyrtec | Medicines reduce swelling and inflammation of the skin. The tablets should be taken once a day. The recommended dosage for adults is 10 mg. |
Antifungal drugs | Clotrimazole, Exoderil | Medicines are prescribed to patients if the appearance of small pimples is caused by fungi. The gel or cream is applied in a thin layer to the affected area of the body, which has been previously cleaned. Procedures should be carried out 2-3 times a day. The course of therapy depends on the patient’s condition and lasts 1-4 weeks. |
Antibacterial agents | Azithromycin, Ceftriaxone | The medicine should be taken once a day before meals. Patients are prescribed 0.5 g of the drug for 3 days. |
Antiviral drugs | Acyclovir, Novirin | The medicine should be taken orally with enough water to wash down the tablets. The dosage of the drug is selected taking into account the person’s condition and is 50-100 mg/kg. The course of treatment lasts 5-14 days. |
Hormonal creams, ointments | Sinaflan, Elokom | Topical preparations quickly eliminate the symptoms of an allergic reaction (redness, itching, swelling). The cream must be applied to previously cleansed skin. Apply a thin layer 2-4 times a day, rubbing in with light massage movements. |
Sorbents | Enterosgel, Polyphepan | Medicines remove toxins from the human body. The drug should be taken orally for 7-14 days. The recommended dosage is 15 g 2-3 times a day. |
Probiotics | Probifor, Acipol | The drugs restore intestinal microflora. Patients are prescribed 1-3 sachets 2-4 times a day. The course of treatment lasts 5-15 days. |
Additionally, patients are prescribed a complex of multivitamins to increase immunity and body resistance. In case of severe stress and nervous exhaustion, patients should take sedatives, and in severe situations, tranquilizers and antipsychotics.
What to do during an exacerbation?
During the acute period, it is recommended to adhere to the following recommendations:
- Know that lack of sleep, stress, and poor nutrition are provoking factors, so they must be eliminated.
- Follow a diet. Dietary nutrition involves excluding from the diet foods that can provoke allergic reactions.
- Use medications prescribed by your doctor correctly and in the right dosage. We must remember that hormonal agents, as well as agents against fungal infections, must be used in strict dosages to avoid complications.
- It is necessary to wash your hands more often so that the wounds from bursting bubbles do not get infected, and if there is a need to use household chemicals during treatment, you must wear rubber gloves.
- Regularly lubricate your hands with hypoallergenic cream or use glycerin or vaseline oil.
- You need to consume more fluids, as well as vitamins A, B, E.
- If the blister has burst, under no circumstances should you peel off the skin, and you should also refrain from scratching the pimples. If the itching is very severe, it is recommended to use folk remedies that will reduce discomfort.
- If the lesion is very severe, you can use bandages with antiseptics.
- For large purulent pimples, you should contact a surgeon, as it may be a carbuncle.