02-07-2020
As the hands come into contact with many different environmental factors, various skin lesions appear on the hands relatively frequently. They can be a manifestation of urticaria, atopic dermatitis or sunburn. If these lesions are severe or a source of intense anxiety for the patient, there is no reason to delay - it is then necessary to see a specialist.
One of the more common forms of hand skin lesions is urticaria - it is estimated that up to 20% of the population will suffer from it at least once in their lifetime. Characteristic of this entity is the appearance of small blisters on the skin, surrounded by redness; in the case of urticaria, patients may also complain of even extreme itching.
Skin lesions on the hands may take the form of contact eczema. The symptoms of this entity are severe itching of the skin, as well as the appearance of redness, blisters and scaly papules in the skin.
A problem for which skin lesions on the hands can be chronic is atopic dermatitis. In the initial stages, patients develop red, papular and vesicular lesions, in addition to the development of oozing sores. Over time, the skin may thicken considerably and become dry.
Other possible causes of skin lesions on the hands include:
- exfoliative dermatitis
- psoriasis,
- sunburn,
- ringworm,
- lichen planus.
Considering the above, it is perfectly clear that a very large number of entities can lead to skin changes on the hands. Therefore, it is rather not worth trying to make a diagnosis on your own - in the case of alarming changes, it is best to go to a dermatologist, who will be able not only to correctly diagnose the problem, but also recommend the appropriate treatment.
