Itchy rash on the hands

An itchy rash on the hands or upper arms often occurs as a reaction to a combination of UV radiation from the sun and certain medications and ointments, as well as UV radiation and certain chemicals. Medications that are incompatible with sunlight include tetracycline, chemotherapy drugs, anti-inflammatory ointments, and corticosteroids. However, even common cosmetics, including sunscreen, contain substances that can cause an itchy rash on the hands.

An itchy rash on the hands or armpits can be caused by poor hygiene after heavy sweating, when bacteria multiply and cause inflammation in the form of a rash. It can also be a skin reaction to a new perfume, new underwear, or poorly rinsed laundry detergent. Fungal infections also thrive in warm and sweaty armpits.

An itchy rash on the hands or in the elbow pits is usually a symptom of atopic eczema. The skin is dry, itchy, and flaky. During an atopic eczema flare-up, small pimples or blisters appear and the skin itches intensely.

An itchy rash on the hands or between the fingers may appear as a reaction to irritation from one of the thousands of substances that come into contact with the skin. Household chemicals, chlorinated water, soaps, animal hair and feathers, dust, plant and animal juices, proteins, etc. Fungal infections often occur between the fingers, causing itchy rashes. Intense itching, especially in the evening and at night, can be caused by a parasite called scabies.

An itchy rash on the hands or the backs of the hands is almost certainly a case of so-called wear and tear eczema. With age, the skin becomes more sensitive, dries out and is easily irritated by anything. It tends to be dry and tight, which is why it itches. Small pimples causing redness are symptoms of non-infectious skin inflammation. An itchy rash on the backs of the hands (but not only there) in the form of blisters also appears when the skin is exposed to UV radiation and certain photosensitive substances. For example, when peeling parsnips, celery, carrots, etc.

Treatment of itchy rashes on the hands depends on the correct diagnosis. We must always first get rid of the agent—the stimulus that causes the irritation. This means isolating the skin from the irritant in case of irritation or allergy, using antifungal medications in case of mycosis, and antiparasitic medications in case of scabies. The symptoms – itching and rash – are then treated.

Cold compresses, camphor ointment or panthenol, antihistamines, and corticosteroid ointments relieve itchy skin. Dry rashes are treated with zinc ointment, and weeping rashes with zinc oil or black ichthyol ointment. We dry up weeping rashes with compresses and baths in a weak pink solution of hypermanganese.

It is difficult to get rid of skin irritation that comes from the everyday environment. You can try Dermaguard barrier cream, which protects the skin from irritants for 4-6 hours.