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What Causes Itchy Bumps On Hand?

I have these weird spots on my hands. They are small and starting to form like small clear heads. They itch a bit. At first it was only 3 or 4 bumps on one hand but now there's like 10 and it's on both hands. tops and bottom.They're tender to the touch as well. I have been sick with a fever, nothing more than post nasal drip and sore throught. What could they be?
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM.

Based on the description you have mentioned I am suspecting either a allergic reaction to some chemical or could be a condition called herpetic whitlow.
Try to corelate any incidences where you have come in contact with any particular chemical or drug in the past few days.
If you have, you can take Tab Cetzine 10 mg twice daily for three days.
Herpetic whitlow occurs due to exposure to a virus called herpes simplex 1 which usually causes oral lesions during fever. These are also called fever blisters.
If you have had fever recently and if you have had fever blisters,then there is a chance of you getting herpes lesions on your hands due to direct contact.
I suggest you get a confirmation of diagnosis by a skin specialist. If he confirms herpes you can take Tab Ocuvir 200 mg four times daily for a week. The lesions will heal within a week to 10 days.
Thanks.
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What Causes Itchy Bumps On Hand?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. Based on the description you have mentioned I am suspecting either a allergic reaction to some chemical or could be a condition called herpetic whitlow. Try to corelate any incidences where you have come in contact with any particular chemical or drug in the past few days. If you have, you can take Tab Cetzine 10 mg twice daily for three days. Herpetic whitlow occurs due to exposure to a virus called herpes simplex 1 which usually causes oral lesions during fever. These are also called fever blisters. If you have had fever recently and if you have had fever blisters,then there is a chance of you getting herpes lesions on your hands due to direct contact. I suggest you get a confirmation of diagnosis by a skin specialist. If he confirms herpes you can take Tab Ocuvir 200 mg four times daily for a week. The lesions will heal within a week to 10 days. Thanks.