rash on wrists, thumb and feet

[phxlasden]

I get this same rash often. It starts out on the inside of my wrists as small red dots that are very, very itchy and painful, than it progresses onto the tops of my thumbs. The rash turns into small fluid filled blisters, and will sometimes cover the tops of my entire hands. It never covers my palms, but seems to follow along the path of my blood vessels.
The rash on my feet stays on the top and sides, but not the bottom. The red dot rash does not blister on my feet, but too is very, very itchy.
I use a steriod cream which does help and will stop the itching and clear it up, however it comes back often..which can be 3 or more times a month.
Can anyone help me find out what this is?

[aniaksdh]

My daughter-in-law gets those symptoms when she eats onion or garlic!  Rash on wrists and one thumb!  I don't know if it's just the allicin in the food, but shrimp also bothered her a bit like that.

[pickleypoo]

I too get the very same thing!!!  Exactly what you said...except for the foot part.  Mine is just on the underside of the wrists and up one thumb...  Did you find any of the feedback useful?

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

This could be eczema or dermatitis or other skin conditions such as psoriasis. In particular, eczema is a form of chronic dermatitis. Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema and this  can occur to strong soaps, solvents, chemicals, certain foods, food additives, plants, metals, or cosmetics. Psoriasis commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees or on the extensor aspect of the joint.

It is important to keep the area clean and dry. Wash several times with fresh water. Continue with the steroid you are using.  Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. This is why use moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.If it persists, it would be best to have this evaluated further by your doctor.

Take care and regards.