Bumps on hands and feet

[crescent390]

Ever since high school I have gotten these bumps on my hands and feet a few times a year. They start showing up under my palms and on my feet, and soon spread to being clear bumps with clear liquid inside between my fingers and on the sides of my feet and toes. I sweat a lot on my hands and feet, and that is where they show up. They do not itch, except when they get really bad, like lately- then my palms and sides of my feet itch like crazy. Here are a few pictures of what it looks like right now. Any help regarding what this is and how to deal with it is greatly appreciated!

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[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to dyshidrotic eczema or pompholyx. It is characterized by a sudden onset of many deep-seated pruritic, clear vesicles which itch and then peel off. As a result the skin may also fissure.
Dyshidrotic is a form of dermatitis skin that is seen in patients with Atopic Dermatitis, contact with a chemical substance like nickel, or cobalt, too much emotional trauma, or stress or even when there are extreme weather and temperature changes. Smoking and excessive coffee consumption are believed to play an aggravating role.

I suggest you to get an examination done from a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[aannie12334]

to me it just seems like these are because of your sweat. sweat bumps! i would suggest consulting your dr though! best of luck!