Red,blotchy,itchy (hand) skin?

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my hands have red, blotchy spots on them plus they kinda burn right now. I'm not sure what the cause of it is. I have extremely dry (hand) skin and I usually put on hand cream every night, but I am in another state right now without my hand cream and haven't been putting anything on them for three nights now. Am I allergic to something like handsoap? or is it just the cold weather here?

Answer 1

Could be an allergic reaction, are you using anything different?

I know this sounds yucky, but try slathering mayo on them and leaving it on for as long as you can stand it. You could also do the cotton gloves and vaseline thing. As a last resort, when you get out of the shower and your skin is still damp, use just a bit of regular vegetable oil on them. These are some tricks I've used over the years - they're easy, and I've had good results.

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Blotchy Skin On Hands

Answer 4

I would deff talk to a doctor to just make sure its not something serious. I know that yellow is typically a sign of jaundice which usually does have to do with the liver but does not typically show up first between the fingers. Have you been eating a lot of stuff with carotene in it? that can cause discoloration in the skin. Have you been wearing a ring on your finger that could be causing the discoloration from rubbing? Could it be a bruise maybe? Its hard to say with out actually seeing it. If you dont have any other symptoms of being sick or feeling bad I would say its probably harmless but I would deff have it checked out in case. Most ppl on this site are not doctors lol so you are going to get limited advice. Hope I helped some. GL

Answer 5

It may just be a reaction to the weather, but, as eczema is called "the itch that rashes," it may be hand eczema.

Skin with eczema is sensitive to most any change, and lots and lots of chemicals, including those in many hand lotions. If the problem persists, switch to Eucerin cream--very mild and recommended by dermatologists--and try over-the-counter steroid cream or ointment. The ointment, while greasy, has fewer chemicals that might make things worse.

If the itch is intense, and you are scratching or rubbing a lot, 25 mgs. of diphenhydramine (Benadryl or equivalent) and running cool water over the affected area , followed by moisturizer, may help a lot.

If you have a history of eczema in childhood, or a family history of asthma or eczema, it is likely that this is more than just a contact dermatitis or a reaction to the weather.
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Red,blotchy,itchy (hand) skin?
my hands have red, blotchy spots on them plus they kinda burn right now. I'm not sure what the cause of it is. I have extremely dry (hand) skin and I usually put on hand cream every night, but I am in another state right now without my hand cream and haven't been putting anything on them...

Answer 7

Try this...every once in awhile i get a pair of plain old cotton gloves...like the cheap winter ones they sell everywhere. Then i put a thick layer of Vaseline on my hands and rub it in for a few minutes then put the gloves on and go to sleep. When you wake up, your hands will feel awesome. You can do this on your feet also.

You could even wrap your fingertips in saran wrap before you put the gloves on and you will have beautiful cuticles.

Try this...it works,

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Answer 9

mine get like that in the winter..feels chapped and hurts,its from the cold air .be sure and keep putting plenty of thick hand cream on them and wear gloves and dry completely after washing before you go out

Answer 10

your hands are chapped just like your lips can get chapped try lanoline cream either way if it is bad your dr. can prescribe somethin try moisturizing creams and gloves