Pimples on the veins of the hands

Author: Alexey Shevchenko July 23, 2017 23:55 Category: Survival problems

Good day, dear readers of Alexey Shevchenko’s blog “Healthy Lifestyle”. Surely each of us from time to time encounters such a phenomenon as a rash on the hands in the form of pimples. This is very unpleasant, and I would like to know what causes it. As is often the case, there are many reasons for a rash in the form of small pimples, and in this article I want to list some of the most common ones.

Hands are constantly at risk

The hand is one of the most important parts of the human body. One of its main functions is to grasp and manipulate objects. This means that hands come into contact with aggressive substances much more often than other parts of the body, and this contact is very close. Therefore, minor injuries, abrasions, cuts and the penetration of all kinds of infections into the thickness of the skin of the hands are a daily reality.

Small pimples on the hand like a rash can appear on any part of the surface of the hand. Even if they don’t itch, they still spoil the appearance of the skin and your mood. In the vast majority of cases, these small rashes, even when they appear in a child, are completely harmless, but in some cases they can be a sign of serious skin diseases.

Allergies are a frequent visitor

Despite all the wonders of modern household appliances, your hands still have to constantly deal with very aggressive chemicals. These include washing powders, dishwashing and plumbing detergents, all kinds of fertilizers, paints and hundreds of other strong poisons. In addition, allergies in the form of small pimples can be caused by plant pollen, fur, dander and animal waste.

Moreover, allergies can be either constant or episodic. (For example, my hands sometimes get a small rash when I clean up a cage with rabbits. To prevent this from happening, I have to use gloves, but they are uncomfortable to work with).

Cosmetics can also cause persistent allergic reactions. They are especially susceptible to people who have to have constant and massive contact with these substances. The risk group includes hairdressers, makeup artists, and actors.

If the manifestations of allergies are too unpleasant, they can be neutralized by taking some kind of antihistamine (it must be prescribed by a doctor). Today, the entire television and radio airwaves are filled with annoying advertisements for drugs promising “life without allergies.” But we must not forget that this is nothing more than an advertising exaggeration, with the help of which marketers try to lure more gullible buyers.

Antihistamines are far from harmless drugs; they themselves can cause allergies, and also have a number of severe side effects, such as vomiting, diarrhea, sensory disturbances, drowsiness, depression, headache, and so on. Therefore, if a person is intolerant to cat hair, then he should not have a kitten and suppress the allergy by constantly taking antihistamines, as some commercials advise.

Miliaria – a hot summer companion

The hotter the weather, the more active the sweat glands are. But if for some reason the evaporation of sweat from the skin slows down, then characteristic irritation in the form of red pimples (or water pimples) may occur. This disease is called miliaria, and almost 100% of young children experience it.

But adults are not immune from it either. If the weather is very hot and humid, and at the same time a person is forced to actively move, then the hands and other parts of the body may become covered with this unpleasant rash. In addition, prickly heat “loves” to bloom if a sweaty person in the heat suddenly falls under a stream of cold air coming from an air conditioner or from a powerful fan.

Miliaria rashes are usually accompanied by severe itching, which sometimes becomes unbearable. But under no circumstances should you scratch, pick or squeeze out pimples, as this can lead to an associated infection.

If the pimples have not become infected, then prickly heat does not require any medical treatment. But in order to prevent it from developing further and from capturing fresh areas of the skin, it is necessary to eliminate the factors that cause it - namely, overheating and high humidity. To do this, you need to cool and cleanse the skin.

There can be various reasons for the appearance of acne on the hands. Pimples can be a main or secondary symptom, single or one of several; they can be located in one place or throughout the hand. Some even spread across the arm, shoulders and chest. The most common causes of inflammation are the following:

Allergy

It is characterized by redness of the skin, peeling and itching; with strong exposure to the allergen, swelling, fever and sneezing may occur, and the eyes begin to water. An allergic reaction may occur to:

1. Certain foods and drinks (citrus fruits, fish, milk, nuts, some grains and vegetables). Allergies can also occur when consuming large quantities of certain foods, such as chocolate or tangerines. In this case, the rash on the hands is often combined with other symptoms;
2. Dust, animal hair, plant pollen: such allergens penetrate through the respiratory tract. Often, like food allergies, they have several symptoms, the most obvious of which are sneezing and watery eyes;
3. Certain medications, cosmetics or household chemicals, fabrics or metals: Acne appears from direct contact with the skin, such as wearing jewelry or using cleaning products without gloves. Appears only at the point of contact;
4. Sun rays or cold: occurs when there are sudden changes in temperature due to skin burns.

If acne on the hands appears due to an allergy, it is often enough to get rid of the allergen and wait a little. If this is not possible, for example, the allergy is caused by pollen, you will need to regularly take anti-allergy medications prescribed by your doctor.

Digestive disorders and vitamin deficiency

In case of any disturbances in metabolic processes, accumulation of toxins and lack of vitamins, the body strives with all its might to get rid of toxins. This is what causes small red pimples with pus inside to appear on the hands. Most often they spread throughout the body and are accompanied by itching and pain.

To determine the exact cause, you need to consult a dermatologist and take a course of vitamins, as well as normalize your diet. In some cases, a strict diet may be required, excluding dyes, food additives, fried foods and fatty foods.

Hormonal changes

Due to hormonal imbalances, pimples may appear on the fingers. This can happen during adolescence, during pregnancy or menopause, or while taking hormonal medications. With increased production of hormones, the sebaceous glands begin to more actively produce sebum. Once on the surface of the skin, it mixes with dirt, sweat and dead skin cells, causing sebaceous plugs to form. They clog pores in which germs and viruses begin to develop. This ultimately leads to acne.

You can get rid of them by thoroughly cleansing the skin and normalizing your diet. In some cases, time can help: the body itself rebuilds itself and normalizes the production of sebum. In addition, you can use hormonal ointments for acne.

Infections and fungi

The first include measles, chickenpox, rubella and some others. With these diseases, small watery pimples appear on the hands and all over the body. They are accompanied by fever, chills, weakness and other signs of the disease. Such inflammations go away along with the disease itself.

With fungal diseases, fungal spores enter the wound and begin to actively develop inside. Pimples appear on the hands, feet, skin folds and groin area. Their distinctive feature is the local formation of rashes around the affected area.

Heredity and related diseases

Hereditary pathology (excess sebum production, Darier's disease, psoriasis and other diseases) often leads to the appearance of subcutaneous acne on the hands, which regularly appears on the skin and does not disappear for a long time, despite all efforts. They can affect the entire body, with the arms, chest, back and shoulders most commonly affected. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that you will be able to completely get rid of them; you can only alleviate the condition.

Other reasons

Pimples on a child's hands are usually associated with dirt and insufficient cleansing of the skin. If infection or dust gets into the wound, it can cause inflammation and rashes. You will need to thoroughly cleanse the skin and be sure to teach your baby to wash his hands regularly.

In teenagers, the appearance of acne is usually associated with adolescence, hormonal imbalance and excess sebum. They disappear after long-term and thorough preventive care, as well as after normalization of hormones.

In adults, inflammation can be associated with stress. A nervous disorder can lead to redness and pimples similar to allergic ones. In this case, complex treatment is required.

Another reason may be demodicosis.

Important to remember

It is worth separately noting two dangerous viral diseases that cause acne on the hands:

1. Streptoderma: occurs when the streptococcus microorganism enters the body through scratches. It is characterized by the appearance of small transparent pimples filled with cloudy liquid inside, itching and general weakness. The disease itself is extremely contagious and easily transmitted to healthy people, and if the immune system is weakened, it can lead to damage to the joints and cardiovascular system;
2. Neurodermatitis: this is a chronic disease that is neuro-allergic in nature. There are several types of neurodermatitis, which differ in the types of acne and where they spread. The main feature of the disease is its chronic nature: the disease cannot be cured completely; there is always the possibility of remission.

What to do if pimples appear on your hands

When small pimples appear on your hands, the first thing you need to remember is that a dermatologist must make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe treatment. Since most rashes are similar to each other, although they have a different nature, only a professional can make an accurate diagnosis. It is especially important to visit a doctor as soon as possible if we are talking about a child: it is likely that the baby has measles or chickenpox, and he needs competent treatment .

Before visiting a doctor, you must follow certain rules:

1. Do not touch pimples or scratch them;
2. You can gently cleanse the skin with mild cosmetics, such as exfoliation - this will help remove dirt and cleanse pores;
3. Check for other signs of illness: fever, weakness, chills.

It is also worth trying to determine for what reasons acne on your hands could appear:

1. First, it is necessary to exclude nervous disorders and hormonal problems: for example, during stress, this is the most likely cause of rashes. However, during pregnancy, it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible: if acne does not appear due to hormonal imbalances, the doctor will be able to choose the most gentle and optimal treatment.
2. Then you need to check for the possibility of an allergic reaction. One of the signs of contact allergies caused by the use of cosmetics or household chemicals is the concentration of inflammation in one place. If in the coming days you have used any new products, worn jewelry or synthetic clothing, you need to remove them for a while and wait a few days.

It is also necessary to exclude harmful foods with dyes and preservatives from the diet, and remove the most likely allergens.

1. If pimples between the fingers and on the palms are accompanied by fever or weakness, most likely the cause is a viral disease. The likelihood increases if you have had contact with sick people in the near future.
2. It is necessary to adjust your diet by adding vitamins to it.
3. You should not use cosmetics with aggressive ingredients (alcohol or acid): this can cause acne to grow.

First aid

If you can’t see a doctor, you can use some folk recipes. They will help reduce inflammation and itching, but they will not be able to get rid of the cause.

Subcutaneous acne

Most often they occur with hereditary Darier disease. If this is not the problem, you can use the following remedies:

1. Wipe acne with a solution of the juice of half a lemon in a glass of water;
2. Make hand baths with sea salt;
3. Target the affected areas with iodine or ichthyol ointment: they have an antimicrobial effect and relieve inflammation.

Dry acne

Such rashes may appear immediately or form in the final stages, when the pus has dried. Usually, to remove them, it is enough to carry out a course of gentle cleansing of the skin from dead cells and moisturizing it.

Red pimples

They are often accompanied by painful itching and inflammation. These symptoms can be reduced with calendula tincture, salicylic acid solution or aloe juice. Ichthyol ointment and Vishnevsky ointment will also help relieve inflammation. They must be applied pointwise, strictly on pimples.

Purulent and watery pimples

White pimples on the hands filled with pus should never be treated independently. Before visiting a dermatologist, you can lubricate them with aloe or celandine juice, as well as chamomile infusion - this will help remove irritation and reduce the activity of bacteria. You can read more about watery acne here.

Any appearance of acne on the hands indicates a disturbance in the body's functioning: this may be a reaction to a virus or fungus, a consequence of hormonal disorders or a lack of vitamins. Treatment of inflammation should be carried out under the supervision of a dermatologist. A specialist can draw up a complete treatment program only after conducting all the necessary tests and long-term observation.

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