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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Small Blisters On Fingers Spreading To Other Parts
Question: Hi,
I'm having a problem with just one hand it itches and there are small water like blisters that also itch once they pop I will get an open cut. It is inside of fingers and palm and on top of hand, it does not spread to any other part of my body but it has gotten worse over the time on my hand, it itches so bad it hurts if that makes any sense hand creams seem to irritate it I tried most any itch cream and it does not seem to do anything but irritate it, it also makes my hand swell and be very dry have any ideas what might be causing this
I'm having a problem with just one hand it itches and there are small water like blisters that also itch once they pop I will get an open cut. It is inside of fingers and palm and on top of hand, it does not spread to any other part of my body but it has gotten worse over the time on my hand, it itches so bad it hurts if that makes any sense hand creams seem to irritate it I tried most any itch cream and it does not seem to do anything but irritate it, it also makes my hand swell and be very dry have any ideas what might be causing this
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
Considering your symptoms ,it seems to be a type of eczema called dyshidrotic eczema.It is a chronic skin condition ,that usually seems to appear during certain times of the year.The cause is unknown but stress,allergies,water and moisture seem to make the symptoms worse.
Usually the treatment consist on topical steroid creams and other drugs ,depending on the severity of the symptoms.
Other possible causes for similar symptoms include a fungal infection ,psoriasis.
You need to consult a physician or a dermatologist and get examined.
After confirming the diagnosis ,the doctor will prescribe you the right treatment.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
Considering your symptoms ,it seems to be a type of eczema called dyshidrotic eczema.It is a chronic skin condition ,that usually seems to appear during certain times of the year.The cause is unknown but stress,allergies,water and moisture seem to make the symptoms worse.
Usually the treatment consist on topical steroid creams and other drugs ,depending on the severity of the symptoms.
Other possible causes for similar symptoms include a fungal infection ,psoriasis.
You need to consult a physician or a dermatologist and get examined.
After confirming the diagnosis ,the doctor will prescribe you the right treatment.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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