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What Causes Severe Rashes At The Back Of Hands And Wrists?

I had a really bad rash on the back of my hands last weekend. It was very itchy and only made worse by topicial creams, only very cold water running on them for a long time helped. Yesterday I woke up with extreme rash and welts on the inside of both my wrists, also my has have swollen enough that it is visable, also my joints in my hands are sore. I have had numbness in my feet for about six months. I am 43 years old male, I drink beer daily and smoke. Do you have a best guess idea of what I might have?
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe rashes at the back of hands and wrists which seems to be due to hair follicle infection by bacteria and as sebaceous glands are abundant there so clogging of skin pores by bacteria, debris and dead decaying substances. Rashes can also occur due to contact dermatitis , psoriasis and side effects of certain medicine or cosmetic . I would suggest you to maintain cleanliness of area and keep it dry. You should take diet rich in multivitamins and apply betnovate cream 2-3 times a day. You should apply topical antibacterial ointment mupirocin on it. Avoid touching or pricking it. You should apply vitamin E Oil at night as well. Wear loose clothes. Take oral antibiotic course as well. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Rashes At The Back Of Hands And Wrists?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe rashes at the back of hands and wrists which seems to be due to hair follicle infection by bacteria and as sebaceous glands are abundant there so clogging of skin pores by bacteria, debris and dead decaying substances. Rashes can also occur due to contact dermatitis , psoriasis and side effects of certain medicine or cosmetic . I would suggest you to maintain cleanliness of area and keep it dry. You should take diet rich in multivitamins and apply betnovate cream 2-3 times a day. You should apply topical antibacterial ointment mupirocin on it. Avoid touching or pricking it. You should apply vitamin E Oil at night as well. Wear loose clothes. Take oral antibiotic course as well. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari