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Fluid Filled Blisters On The Finger. Not Responding To Hydrocortisone Cream. Is It Eczema Or Dermatitis?
I have a small rash on one side of my ring finger left hand. It is characterised by tiny blisters- some times with clear fluid and sometimes yellowy fluid. I have had it for around 2mths now. It appears to flare up and itch- getting dry and red with tiny blisters and then calms down to normal skin colour, blisters disappear but skin still feels dry. I have no rash any where else. Have tried hydro cortisone cream but no permanent resolution. I am not wearing a ring on this finger. is it eczema , dermatitis or possible scabies?
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
Hi,
You might be having eczema due to your ring, so its better to take it off. This happens either due to nickel which is present in a small amount in gold rings or due to soap build up beneath the ring. Use a potant steroid cream (hydrocortisone is mild for hands) along with a good emollient to treat dry skin. If you are having itching, also take oral antihistaminic like cetirizine. It is definitely not scabies as your lesions are present specifically over ring finger sparing other typical sites for scabies. I hope this solves your query. Take care.
You might be having eczema due to your ring, so its better to take it off. This happens either due to nickel which is present in a small amount in gold rings or due to soap build up beneath the ring. Use a potant steroid cream (hydrocortisone is mild for hands) along with a good emollient to treat dry skin. If you are having itching, also take oral antihistaminic like cetirizine. It is definitely not scabies as your lesions are present specifically over ring finger sparing other typical sites for scabies. I hope this solves your query. Take care.
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