A rash on the hands is one of the first symptoms of an allergy. Since our hands most often come into contact with various kinds of objects, substances, products, it is strange that allergic reactions occur on our hands.
A bubble is considered an element of skin rashes that accompanies many allergic reactions. But it can appear not only because of allergies, but also because of autoimmune diseases.
A bubble is considered a kind of elevation above the surface of the skin with a cavity filled with liquid. A bubble differs from a bubble in its size. The first is the size of a pea, and the second can be the size of a chicken egg.
The vesicle differs from the abscess in its contents. The first is filled with pus, and the second is filled with a clear liquid - exudate.
Such a reaction can be hives, redness of the skin, rash, which most often cause
severe itching. Factors such as:
- food products;
- household chemicals;
- stress;
- weather conditions.
It is very important to take into account the location of the rash and its nature.
Hand allergy symptoms
The main signs of an allergy on the hands are considered to be:
- skin rash ( appears on the palms , hands, fingers);
- intolerable itching;
- inflamed skin;
- a feeling of intense burning;
- increase in body temperature (up to 37.5 degrees).
The places where there were bubbles for about one week heal, if there was no more contact with the allergen.
If you constantly scratch the skin of the hands, then the formation of a scab will take place more slowly, and therefore healing will also not be fast. In addition, conditionally pathogenic microorganisms can easily get into the wounds formed after combing the skin, and then abscesses will appear.
It is also possible to understand that skin rashes are of an allergic origin by the fact that severe edema appears on the limbs and in the periorbital zone. At this time, it is necessary to control which allergen contributes to the increase in the intensity of symptoms.
Causes of a rash on the hands
- The first cause is allergic dermatitis. It occurs due to the fact that the skin of the hands has been in contact with some kind of agent for a long time. After going through the process of sensitization, the body begins to produce protective antibodies. And therefore, with each repeated contact, the body defends itself, becomes covered with a rash. Dermatitis can be chronic or acute. A symptom of chronic dermatitis is lichenification of the skin, in which it thickens and flakes heavily. During acute dermatitis, skin redness appears, bubbles form, inside which the ichor is contained. If a person continues to come into contact with the allergen, these bubbles burst and infection can occur. As a result, a scar or scar may remain on the skin of the hands
- It often happens that the localization of the rash is the area of the elbow joint. Such a manifestation of an allergy occurs after the child has eaten a lot of sweets, or other foods with a lot of sugar. In order for the symptoms to disappear, you need to stop eating sugar.
- Due to regular contact with detergents, a rash in the form of blisters on the hands may appear. Household chemicals contain aggressive components that cause great harm to the skin of the hands. Immediately the skin becomes covered with a rash, and then there is an itch of great intensity. On the fingers, the formation of cracks and wounds is possible, which are very painful when bending and unbending the joints. To prevent the occurrence of such symptoms in the future, it is necessary to wear rubber gloves with a cotton layer inside.
- Weather factors are another reason why a rash appears on the hands. So, in some people, under the influence of cold air, signs appear on the skin of the hands that are very reminiscent of those that occur during frostbite. The hands begin to turn red, the skin becomes dry, thin, rough, any touch causes pain. To avoid such a situation, it is necessary to carefully take care of your hands: smear them with a special cream that does not contain water, prevent hypothermia (go outside in mittens or gloves).
- Poor quality food can cause allergic reactions on the hands, such as rashes and hives. A person with a weakened immune system (most often a child) cannot resist the allergenic substances contained in food, so he develops a similar allergy.
Treatment of an allergic rash on the hands
In order for the allergy on the hands to pass in the form of bubbles, it is necessary first of all to isolate the allergen from the patient. Each person has specific manifestations of allergies, so you can not use drugs that have helped someone else without first consulting a dermatologist or allergist. To date, there are a large number of ointments and creams that will help you quickly get rid of this allergy. Often, doctors prescribe to take antihistamines Tavegil, Suprastin, Claritin.
For the treatment of allergies, creams such as Celederm, Trimisil, Elokom are used.
After you have completed the course of treatment, you should follow all the rules for caring for the skin of your hands. Do not use cosmetics that contain aggressive ingredients, instead use special cosmetics that give the skin a healthy look, soften and moisturize it. You should not use those cosmetics that contain chemical compounds or any other synthetic components.
The doctor may prescribe the use of glucocorticoids, which are designed to stabilize cell membranes. In this way, the cell will not quickly break down and release histamine, so the symptoms will not become very pronounced. These drugs include Dexamethasone, Triamcinolone, Kenalog.
Medicines containing calcium strengthen the walls of blood vessels, reduce their permeability. This eliminates the formation of exudate - a liquid that fills the bubble on the hands. Vitamins C, A, E, which are taken in addition to the above drugs, have the same effect.
To remove toxic substances from the body, enterosorbents are used, which include activated carbon, Polyphepan, Enterosgel.
Physiotherapy is used to eliminate allergic reactions in the form of bubbles on the arms, legs, torso. So, electrophoresis with Calcium chloride, Magnesium sulfate, Lidaza, Novocain will be effective.
So that there is no weeping, inflammation and purulent complications after the bubbles have burst, it is worth using antiseptic agents - aniline dyes, potassium permanganate, boric acid, chlorhexidine, and anti-inflammatory drugs - silver nitrate, ichthyol, tannin.
Also, it is recommended to use anti-itch drugs, which include Menthol. Anestezin, Diphenhydramine, carbolic, citric and acetic acids.
Those people who suffer from food allergies need to follow a special hypoallergenic diet. But also make sure that the body receives all the vitamins and nutrients it needs. Therefore, only a professional allergist or nutritionist should make a menu.
If an allergy on the hands in the form of bubbles arose for psychosomatic reasons, you should definitely go for a consultation with a psychotherapist.
Allergy on the hands, being a serious disease, contributes to a decrease in human performance. Therefore, despite the fact that it caused its occurrence, it is necessary to consult a doctor at the first allergic manifestations.
Alternative treatment
If, after consulting a doctor, a person decides to use alternative treatment methods, then ointments prepared from natural ingredients are suitable for this.
To prepare an ointment for allergies, you should take fresh coltsfoot grass, grind it in a blender, pour in fresh milk, and mix everything to the consistency of porridge. Infuse such a mixture, and then distribute it in an even thin layer on the skin areas that have been affected. Gently wrap your hands with cling film and wrap them in cotton cloth on top. It is best to carry out this procedure at night. After several procedures, the skin condition will improve significantly.
Another effective remedy is an ointment made from fresh chicken eggs and nine percent vinegar. This mixture is beaten to a thick state, applied in an even ball on the skin of the hands and, similarly to the first recipe, wrapped with a film and cotton cloth for the night. If you are allergic to vinegar, this recipe should not be used.
Also, baths with chamomile and celandine help soothe itching.
For the treatment of dyshidrosis, rubbing with ethyl alcohol is done. After the procedure, a corticosteroid agent is applied to the skin.
Treatment of a blistering rash as a consequence of a fungal infection
In addition to allergic origin, the rash can also be fungal in nature.
Sometimes it is a consequence of epidermophytosis (fungal disease), which has a negative effect on the skin of the feet, and the skin of the hands that comes into contact with it. Due to the fact that the legs are warm and humid for a long time (with increased sweating), the fungus begins to develop on the legs. It goes to the back of the hands, the skin on which is very itchy, inflamed and small bubbles begin to form on it.
Timely treatment will not allow the rash to spread and occupy a large area of the skin. This disease is treated with antifungal drugs. For example, Clotrimazole cream, which is used in the morning and evening for at least one month.
Hand allergy prevention
To prevent the recurrence of allergies on the hands, you need to perform the following preventive measures:
- take a bath or shower daily;
- use only hypoallergenic cosmetics;
- do not eat allergenic foods;
- consume enough vitamins and minerals;
- less nervous;
- do not drink alcohol, stop smoking;
- start playing sports
- When working in a chemical plant, always wear protective equipment (gloves, shoes).
Prevention should be carried out not only for those people who suffer from allergies, but also for those who have a predisposition to it.
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