Skin rash knuckles

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Now the rash has turned dark red like a bruise and is peeling (but it seems to be peeling off too much skin because its leaving big raw areas). The joints in my hands also feel soar and stiff, like I have trouble opening water bottles. I went to my family doctor and she thinks it is a sign of an autoimmune disease. She took my bloodwork and it came back normal. However, she still wants me to see a rheumatologist. Does this sound like an autoimmune disease? Is it serious?

It is a persistent skin conditions which may present as dryness and recurring skin rashes. The rashes are characterized by redness, swelling, itching and dryness, oozing, or bleeding. Continue moisturizing with your lotion. Try to avoid soaps and harsh detergents because they can strip natural skin oils and lead to excessive dryness. If it persists, have this evaluated further for proper management. This link may be helpful: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema Take care and keep us posted.

When i woke up in the morning i looked at it and a rash, consisting of small, itchy, red bumps, had appeared on the knuckles of both my pointer fingers. It has been about 4 days now and the rash has spread up my pointer fingers, to the next knuckles, down the side of my hands and to my elbows. I have had a slight history of eczema, however, it was on my neck area and i have not had a flare up in about 3 years.

Does your friend have the habit of clenching his fists or rubbing his knuckles? Thickening and discoloration of the skin in these areas are usually due to frequent irritation and trauma. Does your friend work? Does his job entail using his hands most of the time? This may not be something to worry about. He may have this assessesd by a dermatologist. Mild dermabrasion and exfoliation may be able to help. Some exfoliants may be used to gently scrub off thickened skin.

I have a sensitive skin and most skin products causes my rash on my skin. Presently, i have been using 'Dove pink/rosa' soap and 'fair n white' body lotion mixed with serum. I only use funbact-A on my face whenever i feel like am having too much of pimples or rash. I have had dark knuckles for a very long time but its getting darker and its beginning to worry me. let me include my addiction for 'Pears baby lotion'.

I took the penicillon for 10 days, I forget the name of the medicine but it helped and while my leg isn't completely heeled (distant scars that itch and bump) My palms are red, itchy and painful. My thumb knuckle had a round red rash that severely itches and is painful. If I scratch the skin appears dead, white and peels off. My thumbs are red and swollen. This has been going on since October 2008. I've never had skin issues, I've always had very healthy skin.

I live in a tropical climate but have recently moved to a very cold climate and have developed an itchy rash on my knuckles. It is only on one of my knuckles on my left hand, but on all of the knuckles on my right hand. The skin is swollen and itches a lot. There is not much pain. I'm not sure if its a reaction to the cold or what. It started about 12 days ago and has gotten worse progressively. Any idea what this is or if I should see a dermatologist? What about remedies?

As for numbness, my hands are numb and tingly on a daily basis so but I don't think just on those specific areas. Oh...and my palms and knuckles have hardened skin on them from the repeated occurences... I have had several cases of cellulitis in the past too but it is usually b/c of the poor condition of my skin..it is easily broken and there are aways cracks in it. I know I have to get to a DR asap when I see a red line going away from the area. Does any of this sound familiar to you?

One of my middle knuckles and my pinkie finger have swollen, dry, cracked and itchy skin on the knuckle area...on my pinkie it extends down the side of my finger somewhat. Does anyone have any idea what this might be and what I can do to fix it. I am awaiting insurance to get instated before going to the doctor, so I am trying to figure out what to do in the meantime. Thanks!

Hi, This seems to be eczema on the knuckle of your hand. Eczema is a localised thickening of the skin caused by some irritant, which leads to thick skin, oozing, cracks and mild to intense itching in the region. The best way forward is to keep the area moist and clean/hygienic. Avoid itching at all costs, since that is the reason that the lesion spreads. You may also need to apply some steroid medication. Your doctor can easily prescribe one for daily use and application on the hand.

I occasionally break out with itchy, painful bumps on my knuckles and elbows. They are skin-colored or slightly reddened, hardish bumps, no weeping or oozing at all. If I lean just right on my elbow they cause sharp pain. I believe it may be viral of some sort, because they seem to only appear when life is stressful. They itch like crazy- almost as bad as poison ivy, which I've had a lot. Has anyone else experienced this or have any diagnosis or treatment ideas?

Try to find out the cause of your symptoms or any factors that aggravate the rash. Consult a skin specialist for a clinical examination. Let us know about how you are doing and what your doctor advises. Regards.

Every winter and spring since then, my hands develop a rash across my knuckles. The rash is very dry, scaly, and itchy. My hands will bleed and dirt will settle into the rash and the rash scars my hands. My fingers become flushed red. (The specialists I saw when I was 13 told me I have Raynauds). My finger joints hurt during this time. I also have hand tremors, but I don't know whether this is related. When I was 13 - 15, I was tested for all the autoimmune diseases.

For the last few weeks a rash appeared on my knuckles and forehead, my GP is none the wise I have some cream but doesn’t seem to work, I would appreciate your thoughts. Pls see the picture,hope it helps.

As I'm sure you realize, arthritis refers to swelling of the joints. A rash on the skin on top of the joints does not imply or suggest arthritis. Although I'm not sure exactly what this rash is, I doubt it has any systemic significance. (I assume your son is otherwise healthy.) My advice is to set up an appointment with a skin doctor. If possible, take photos of the rash when it's in full bloom, in case it isn't there when you see the doctor.

For me it is only on one side. The rash is very white like dried skin but it is not I fear. What could this be and do you think it is fatal???? The rash by the eye does not hurt or ich. The rash on the fingers does not hurt but does ich very badly and it hurts after I ich it. The rash on the penis does not ich but does hurt quite badly.

I also have a skin rash for a few months on my hands (knuckles, joints), which looks like eczema. The skin rash has not been getting worse on its own, but it refuses to clear. I've also had cough for a long time, which is gone now. I had a chest X-ray done and nothing was found. I was on ciprofloxacin for a week for a urinary tract infection when this all started happening. I also had bacterial eye infection.

I have developed a number of itchy red bumps on various places on my body. Every once in awhile I develop hard bumpy red skin on my right index finger that is sore to the touch, but usually just goes away after awhile. It almost looks like a callus. It's annoying an hurts when I touch or bend my finger but eventually the bumps go away and everything is fine. Some of the new bumps kinda feel the same though, it's similar pain when touched. Recently I noticed similar bumps on my heel.

I have developed brown, leathery spots on the middle knuckels of both of my hands. Recently it has begun to develope on the index knuckles and this week they became red and painful as though I had scraped or chaffed them? What is this? I have been treating them with a Burt's Bees Rescue balm which is soothing the red and soreness, however the leathery ovals remain.

You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps. For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid which are available under prescription. For that I suggest you to consult a dermatologist.

Dear Doc, My name is Katina and I am 27 years old overall healthy but recently i have noticed that i get dry red skin that is also warm on both of my hands on my knuckles only. I have also noticed that it is more predominate at night. the weather is cold, but i dont think it has to do with the weather. I am a little frieghtened because i am studying for my step 1 boards and am a little worried that it can be dermatomyositis. I dont have any peripheral muscle weakness.

) I take the rings off and within a day or 2 the rash is gone and in it's place is dry peeling skin which usually heals within a week or so. Again, this has been happening for over 6 months! I am wondering if this is a fungus and if so, how do I treat it? Do I need to apply some anti-fungal to my rings as well? I have been married 5 years and this just started happening. Please advise. Thanks!

which do nothing but cause a rash. Aloe-Vera burns my skin. Allergic to something in Noxzema...causes me to stop breathing. I have very sensitive skin as you can see. lol Have tied that Bio oil, but it stings my eyes when I put it anywhere near my face. I have suffered with eczema my entire life...and winter skin that is so bad that if I wash my hands too many times a day my knuckles crack and bleed.

Hi, Atopic dermatitis is usually present at joints in children.Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis. Eczema is due to a hypersensitivity reaction (similar to an allergy) in the skin, which leads to long-term inflammation. The inflammation causes the skin to become itchy and scaly. Long-term irritation and scratching can cause the skin to thicken and an have a leather-like texture. Dry skin often makes the condition worse.

okay so it started with like 3 little tiny bumos that looked like bug bites of some sort and itched really bad now(about 4 days later) it about an inch covering my knuckle and there are a ton of these little itchy bumps..it sort of looks like poison ivy but i havent been around any of that and the rash isnt speading to any other fingers of anything it just keeps spreading on my ONE finger... can anyone help me figure out what it could be?

are kind of regionalized not spread out all over. (i.e., only on knuckles of hands not on other skin on back of hands and only on knees not on legs at all, only on elbows not on arms at all). This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/243151'>2 yr. old with reoccuring rash on knees, elbows and knuckles</a>.

I have not taken any new medication, although I was recently diagnosed with Hemochromatosis. I have a rash on my calf about an inch in diameter and it's been there for about 6 weeks now. It itches badly. I was using Nystatin and it seemed to get better, then it returned even worse. The cream seems to do little for it now. I got eczema on my knuckle last year and it finally cleared up. I assume this is the same thing. It is red and raised.

he had no signs at the time. Less than 2 days later I developed a rash on both thighs, (slightly red raised bumps) Over the next 2 days it travelled to the crease of my elbow, then my neck and over my knuckles. It was slightly itchy, especially on the hands and neck but never developed into anything more. There were no vesicles, ulcers....no symptomatic other signs. Should I be concerned about the rash?

I have a itchy rash that itches first then welts up in lines then it goes away it usually occurs on my hands from the wrist area to my knuckles, my torso usually back area, and as a strong itchy tingling on the tip of my toes, but is not limited to these certain areas. I have had itching inside my ears, between my fingers, on my legs and feet.

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