Rash on the hands

What you need:

• an accurate diagnosis
• Doctor / dermatologist

A rash on the hands can not only look unsightly, but if it is extremely itchy, it can also be very stressful for those affected. The hands in particular are often seen and given as a greeting, and if there is a rash on the hands, one often gets pejorative looks.

Allergies can trigger a rash

• Allergies do not always exist from birth, they can appear suddenly and unexpectedly. Solve so-called contact allergies itching and redness on the skin the end.
• One of the most common contact allergies is nickel intolerance. Nickel can be found in watches, costume jewelry and coins. This is often noticeable in the abdomen when it is triggered by trouser buttons. If there is a rash on the hands, false rings that are contaminated with nickel are often to blame. Eczema develops here, which itches, reddens and makes the skin flaky. There is not much you can do about this allergy, you can only remedy this by wearing real jewelry or by making sure that rings or watches are nickel-free when buying.
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• A latex allergy is also irritating to the skin. Rubber gloves that are worn either at work or around the house are to be blamed on the hands. Gloves made of hypoallergenic latex should be worn here.
• To get an accurate diagnosis, only an allergy test at a dermatologist will help.


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Skin diseases on the hands

• Wartscaused by viruses are not always on the feet. These can also develop on the hands. They are often round, gray to black and often wrinkled. A dermatologist can also help here and find the right therapy for your rash on your hands.
• Preferred spots for psoriasis are actually knees or elbows. But often this skin disease also affects other areas body. The skin then has red, raised areas stainscovered with white scales. A doctor should also be consulted here for an exact clarification so that you get the right means of treatment.
• Neurodermatitis is also a skin disease that can attack various parts of the body. In addition to causing a rash on the hands, it can cause redness and severe itching. As the affected areas are often scratched with blood as a result, strong crust formation is not uncommon. Here, too, a doctor should take care of the treatment.
• As there can be many reasons for a rash, a doctor should be consulted for advice. This will give you an accurate diagnosis and know how to treat your skin problems.