Causes
Most often, external treatment for this problem does not have the desired effect or has a short-term effect, and all because the nature of the rash needs to be correctly established . Many patients notice that blisters on the hands appear in the autumn-winter period, and then, after a while, go away on their own. But not every person realizes that any rash on the skin is a clear signal from the body to some kind of disturbance in its functioning. And therefore, it is necessary to treat not the rash itself, but to look for and treat the cause that caused it.
Now let's look at the possible reasons.
Allergy
The most common cause is allergies. It can be for anything: food, cosmetics, household chemicals, sun rays, frost and cold. Blisters or, popularly speaking, “hives” will occur after contact with an allergen. Therefore, you need to immediately find out what exactly you are allergic to. To do this, you need to undergo special tests from an allergist. After identifying the cause, antihistamines are prescribed.
As a rule, after completing a course of treatment, the allergy goes away. If left untreated, watery pimples will reoccur. If you scratch them, a crust will form, which becomes very easily infected and inflamed.
Eczema
Watery blisters can be eczema, most often it affects the skin of the hands, but can spread to other areas. It occurs due to stressful situations, poor nutrition, and problems with the digestive system. Eczema is unpleasant because it causes itching and burning: the pimples itch, and by scratching the blisters, the patient only worsens the situation - the rash spreads to even larger areas and is difficult to treat.
How to treat watery pimples in this case? Be sure to consult a dermatologist. He will correctly determine the cause, prescribe additional tests if necessary, determine treatment or refer you to a specialized specialist.
It is clear that if eczema is caused by stress, sedatives or sedatives may be prescribed. If the problem is in the digestive system, you will be advised to undergo a full examination and be prescribed medication and a special diet.
Infectious diseases
Infectious diseases such as measles, rubella or chickenpox are accompanied by a rash. It can have a different character: from watery blisters to pustules and inflammation. As a rule, such rashes appear not only on the hands, but throughout the body. Another sign of an infectious disease is fever.
In this case, you need to immediately isolate the patient. Most often, children suffer from such diseases, and they tolerate them quite easily. For adults, “childhood” diseases have serious consequences. It’s not without reason that they say that “childhood” diseases need to be suffered in childhood.
Scabies
Scabies caused by scabies mites can also cause watery blisters. In this case, red pimples filled with clear liquid appear on the most delicate areas of the skin of the hands - between the fingers, and then spread over the entire surface of the body.
Associated symptoms are:
- Severe itching , which intensifies closer to night and after taking a warm shower.
- Scabies mite passages are visible on the skin , which end in a watery blister.
- The skin begins to peel and existing wounds become wet .
A dermatologist will tell you how to treat watery pimples on your hands in this case. He will prescribe ointments and antihistamines.
Fungal infections
In this case, treatment with antifungal ointments is necessary. The cause will not go away on its own, but will only add unnecessary problems to you, so don’t delay treatment.
Prickly heat
When the sweat glands become blocked, heat rash can occur. In this case, the skin of the hands becomes covered with small bubbles with a clear liquid. Typically, these blisters do not cause discomfort and do not require treatment. Over time, they go away on their own.
Dry skin type
Dry skin is very sensitive, especially in the winter season. Due to the poor work of the sebaceous glands, friction occurs between dry skin and clothing (especially if it is synthetic), and irritation appears on the skin in the form of watery pimples.
How to treat water acne in this case? Regularly moisturize your skin with special cosmetics and natural oils and masks. Replace synthetic products with clothes made from natural materials. Drink more clean water.
Hormonal disorders
Hormonal imbalance is another cause of blisters on the hands. In this case, do not wait for it to go away on its own. Hormonal imbalances are very serious; they can lead to disruptions in the functioning of the body and individual internal organs.
Diseases of internal organs
As mentioned above, any rash on the skin is a clear signal that your own body gives you. Something in his work is broken, and you should pay attention to it. If water pimples on your hands do not fit any of the above descriptions, you should urgently consult a doctor and undergo a full examination.
Chemical burn
And the last thing that can trigger the appearance of blisters on the hands is a basic chemical burn from household chemicals. If you worked without gloves, a chemical burn is quite likely.
If you feel a burning sensation and then a blister forms on the area, wash your hands immediately and keep the affected area under running water for a quarter of an hour. Then gently dry your hands, but never wipe with a terry towel, as you may burst the bubble and rub the chemicals even deeper into the skin.
After this, if possible, call an ambulance and consult with doctors. They will give competent advice on what to do next in this case.
Of course, the product that caused the burn must be removed from home use.
Treatment of watery rashes
As soon as watery pimples are discovered, you need to rush to the hospital. If you try to dry them using a solution of manganese or some other folk remedies, you can only cause harm to yourself. In some cases, with this effect, small pimples increase in size and form large blisters filled with liquid. At the same time, the area of their localization increases.
First of all, the specialist determines the cause of the rash. To do this, he prescribes various tests. Based on their results, the doctor prescribes the necessary treatment. Watery pimples, depending on the cause of their formation, can be treated with a variety of ointments and tablets. In most cases, a special diet and proper lifestyle are required. Regarding nutrition, you should know that vegetables and fruits are healthy, and smoked and fried foods are harmful under these circumstances.
Clear pimples may be the result of an allergy. If the doctor confirms this, then antihistamines are prescribed for treatment.
If transparent formations on the skin are a symptom of prickly heat, then it is recommended to pay special attention to clothing. So, the fabrics from which it is made must have a light and breathable structure. This rule must be observed especially during the hot season. To avoid heat rash, experts advise keeping large areas of the body exposed. Constantly wearing jeans can cause the rash to spread over almost the entire body area.
If the cause of watery rashes is allergic reactions, a different treatment is selected. Since pimples often itch, to reduce the unpleasant sensations of itching and burning, patients are prescribed antihistamines, valerian tincture and vitamins. Of the ointments, those that contain an antibiotic and a corticosteroid are recommended. This could be, for example, Hyoxysone ointment. You can also combat itchy rashes with cold lotions or compresses with tannin.
Water pimples on the face and body can also appear in pregnant women. As a result of the restructuring of the body, a decrease in immunity occurs, which in turn leads to complex forms of toxicosis, one of the manifestations of which are bubbles with liquid. They cause a lot of inconvenience: they itch, impair sleep, and make women irritable. You can get rid of these dermatoses by taking probiotics and sorbents. Diet is required.
The majority of ointments recommended for getting rid of fluid blisters contain antibiotics and corticosteroids. They are able to suppress various allergic reactions well. In addition, they relieve inflammation, reduce irritation, relieve itching and pain. Such ointments include Fenistil, Elokom, Advantan, Sinaflan, Deperzolon, Lorinden S, Flucinar. However, it should be remembered that these drugs are hormonal and therefore may cause side effects.
How to cure watery acne on hands
Once you have been treated for the underlying problem, you can speed up the process of eliminating blisters on your hands:
- If you have heat rash, take warm showers regularly, at least twice a day. Wear natural cotton underwear. Problem areas can be dried with oak bark infusion.
- Calendula tincture works great against acne. It dries, disinfects and heals. You can buy it at any pharmacy, and it costs mere pennies.
- Another folk remedy is aloe vera juice. You need a leaf from an older plant. Squeeze the juice out of it and apply to the affected areas. You can dilute the juice with boiled water in equal proportions.
- Even if the watery blisters itch, be patient and leave them alone. Scratching the rash will only make the problem worse. If this happens and the blister bursts, treat the edges of the wound, but do not touch the film. This way you will reduce the risk of infection. It is necessary to treat the wound only along the edges; under no circumstances should you pour antiseptic on the wound itself, especially if it is fresh. This will cause incredible pain and may cause a burn, and therefore a new blister.
Scabies
In cases where watery pimples on your arms and legs itch, this may indicate the presence of scabies mites in your body.
The clinical picture of scabies is severe itching in the area of the rash; most often, pimples are filled with clear liquid and are characterized by an allergic reaction.
Characteristic signs of scabies mites include:
- Blistering rash
- Severe or moderate swelling of the inflamed area
- Redness of the affected area
- Incessant itching of the skin
The rash can occur on both the hands and feet, but in most cases the source of inflammation is localized between the fingers and toes. It is not uncommon for watery pimples to turn into ulcers when scratching the skin.
If not treated in a timely manner, foci of inflammation can spread throughout almost the entire body. It is necessary to take proper measures in time and at the first manifestation do not delay going to the doctor, otherwise treatment will take a long time and is often very difficult to treat.
Prevention
- Sleep and get enough sleep. Stress can arise due to a simple lack of sleep. Remember that a person should normally sleep at least eight hours a day.
- Avoid stressful situations. If this fails, try as much as possible not to take everything to heart.
- Eat right and watch your bowels. Include fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs, water and juices in your diet. Eliminate various “harmful foods”: baked goods, smoked and canned foods (meaning factory canned fish and meat), sweets and fried foods.
- If you work with household chemicals, be sure to wear rubber gloves.
- Don't neglect hand hygiene.
- Sunbathe. Yes, yes, often exposure to ultraviolet rays helps get rid of watery acne on the hands and body. Of course, if the sun's rays were not the cause.
Reasons for the appearance of small pimples on the body
The sudden appearance of small pimples on the skin often occurs as a response of the body to an external irritant. Or it could be a symptom of a serious illness. Dozens of skin diseases of an infectious and other nature have a symptom of an emerging rash. There are also hundreds of diseases that are characterized by skin rashes.
Groups of diseases that are accompanied by a rash:
- Allergic. The rash appears in the absence of infections, against the background of food, respiratory, and medicinal contacts.
- Vascular diseases and diseases of the hematopoietic organs. The rash appears due to a decrease in the number of platelets involved in the blood clotting process or when vascular permeability is impaired.
- Infectious. In addition to rashes, other signs are always present: fever, acute onset of the disease, chills, cough, diarrhea.
Rashes can be of a domestic, psychological nature or associated with depression.
Poor hygiene
People who rarely shower, especially those living in hot climates, are at risk. Particular attention should be paid to body cleanliness during adolescence, during puberty, when the sebaceous glands work more intensely.
Psychological problems
Stress rashes are a response to stress. Recently, the science of psychodermatology has been developing, studying the influence of human emotions on the condition of the skin.
Many skin diseases, such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, develop under the influence of mental factors.
Insufficient rest
Urticaria often worsens under the influence of stress, emotional tension and fatigue. A rash caused by physical overexertion is more common at night, causing itching and insomnia.
Genetic predisposition
Teenagers and adults often experience acne, the development of which is influenced by genetic predisposition. Genes determine the likelihood of skin rashes by 50%.
Hormonal imbalance
Rashes of this type are the body’s response to a malfunction in the hormonal system. The disorder affects women during the premenstrual period, during postmenopause, and adolescents. In this case, you should not self-medicate. For this purpose there are dermatologists, gynecologists and pediatric urologists.
Metabolic disease
Skin manifestations can be caused by disturbances in the metabolic processes of proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, and lipids. Rashes that appear on the scalp indicate a metabolic disorder.
With hormonal imbalance, sebum secretion increases, which leads to seborrhea and skin rashes.
Types and causes of rash on the palms
Pimples on such a visible place as the palms of the hands are a very unpleasant occurrence, since they are quite difficult to hide. In addition to constant psychological discomfort, tumors on the palms often itch, which also causes physical trouble. Acne on the palms can be different, they usually appear in the form of:
- lumps somewhat reminiscent of warts;
- clear or white bubbles;
- large formations;
- small red dots.
Most often, pimples are located on the inside of the palm and between the fingers. At the same time, 1-2 pimples may not cause much harm, however, when itching appears, it attracts the attention of not only the patient himself, but also those around him. Among the common reasons that can provoke the formation of a rash on the palms, which itches all the time, are:
- contact dermatitis;
- skin damage from chemicals;
- infections;
- allergies;
- eczema;
- dyshidrosis;
- skin reaction to hot weather;
- poisonous insect bites and contact with plants;
- diseases of the digestive tract.
Often the cause of this problem lies in banal experiences and stressful situations. When a person is worried, his hands sweat; if you are constantly nervous, worrying about something, accordingly, your palms become sweaty, and you suffer from the consequences.
Sometimes the rash on the palms is accompanied by soreness on contact, inflammation and swelling.
If the rash is caused by an allergic reaction, the patient may feel chills, cough, runny nose, dizziness and excessive sweating. The same accompanying symptoms will appear if the rash was caused by an insect bite or a poisonous plant.
Drug treatment of rash
Before starting treatment, it is necessary to undergo a range of tests, and in some cases it is necessary to scrape your skin to make an accurate diagnosis.
Treatment of any serious pathological diseases is carried out exclusively in a hospital setting. To eliminate the symptoms of the disease, specialized drugs are used.
Antiallergic medications include (Claritin, Erius, Cetrin, Wolfarin) these medications fully reduce severe itching, swelling and inflammation.
Healing ointments such as (Rescuer, Panthenol, Bepanten) promote rapid healing of the skin.
Antiviral ointments (Zovirax, Herpeblok, Famvir) aimed primarily at eliminating the manifestations of herpes.
Hormonal specialized ointments (Belogent, Gidrokarteson, Kremgen) reduce itching, redness and swelling.
Antibiotics (Azelik, Tetracycline ointment, Bonderm) these drugs are aimed at eliminating infectious inflammation.
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