Itchy fingers

Hi
I have woken in the night to find some of my fingers on my left hand are really itchy. It is only on the central slip mp and is red where I have scratched it and slightly swollen. Looks like there are some tiny dots.
This has happen before on my ring finger and I could not where the ring for months and only still wear it on special occasions and I have not been wearing any rings on these fingers for months and 2 of them I have never worn rings on ever.
My hands do feel quite dry this morning and I cream them every night and 1-2 times a day.
Please help.
Thans you.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

How old are you?

Does this involve the left hand only?

Or do you have other similar conditions in other parts of the body such as the lower extremities and the face?

Based on the image, this does not appear to involve the joints. The swelling seems to denote a skin inflammation which also appears superficial. There is redness or what seems to be a rash over the affected areas. Can you flex your fingers without difficulty?

This may be a case of contact dermatitis or an eczema. Are the affected areas itchy?
I suggest that you have this assessed by a dermatologist. The trigger has to be determined and you may need antihistamines for this. Do not use any abrasive cleansers .Use a mild moisturizer like Aveeno or vitamin E to keep the hand moist and supple.
If the symptoms persist you may need to have this further evaluated.