Red itchy bumps on the palms of the hand

[haus26]

I have been having sensitive and irritable skin on the palms of my hands lately.  I was itching a bump that I thought was a spider bite when I decided to take a good look at both hands.  There are red itchy and irritated bumps on both palms.  Some itch, some hurt a little.  I have a few on my right hand where you would develop calluses, but especially on the fleshy part just below the pinky.  Last year for the first time I developed a patch of eczema over my eyebrow, so I wouldn't rule that out, but this is something brand new for me.  Is Cortisone Cream the answer?

haus26


This discussion is related to Itchy rash on palms of hands.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

Have you handled any chemicals lately?

Have you tried using new chemicals, cleansers, soaps prior to the onset of these bumps?

One thing to consider here is irritant dermatitis or xerotic dermatitis. This is one type of dermatitis wherein itchiness may be secondary to the dryness caused by continuous exposure to irritants.Does this apply? The skin becomes dry and this would initiate an itch-scratch cycle which could lead to scratching.The scratching may lead to the excoriations.

You may try using the cortisone creme sparingly only on involved areas. Then inform your primary physician about this . Do not use the creme for a long time. Stop using when the symptoms subside.

Avoid any known irritant. Moisturize your hands with a light cream.Use cream instead of lotion.

[haus26]

The only thing I can think of is silver polish which I used before the holidays.  I'm noticing that new bumps are appearing while old ones fade away but this irritation started at least a couple of weeks before the holidays.  I will take your recommendations regarding cortisone cream and light cream moisturizers and let you know how it goes.  Thanks.

Wendy

[meenki347]

Could be scabies