Diagnosis and treatment for itchy hands

The skin surface in the area from the wrist to the elbow can itch under the influence of a number of reasons, which include an allergic reaction to contact of the epithelial tissues of the hand with a potential allergen, or as a result of other negative factors. Regardless of what caused the negative reaction of the skin, the manifestation of itching is a deviation from the normal functioning of epidermal tissues and requires urgent elimination through the use of medications, the intended purpose of which is to relieve the feeling of itching while simultaneously eliminating the pathological source that irritates the nerve receptors in the subcutaneous layer.

Itching of hands: causes

The desire to scratch the skin manifests itself in different ways: it can occur at large intervals or cause great inconvenience physically and psychologically. In addition, others notice that a person’s hands are constantly itching and involuntarily show concern and avoid contact. After all, the reasons are not always harmless.

Eczema

The dermatological disease develops against the background of endocrine system disorders and psychological problems, but is not fully understood. The pathology is classified into 4 forms, and for each, the first symptom may be itching on the hands. Hands are more likely to itch with dyshidrotic eczema. At the same time, small bubbles with serous contents appear, then they burst, transforming into red spots. It can take years to cure the disease.

Psoriasis

Initially, itching is felt on the elbows, knees, and hands. A small rash appears between the fingers, then serous exfoliation. When the scales are removed, plaques with a smooth surface are visible. With complex therapy and strict adherence to the diet, the symptoms of the disease weaken. Psoriasis is a non-infectious disease and is not transmitted through the use of the same utensils.

Scabies

Subcutaneous mites cause terrible discomfort and carry the risk of infecting others. Itching on the back of the hands is noticeable on the first day after infection. Parasites make tunnels under the skin with paired exits in the form of black dots. If treatment is ignored, scabies mites quickly spread throughout the body, small ulcers and crusts of dried ichor appear.

Allergic dermatitis

The main irritants are external factors that have an aggressive effect on the skin of the hands:

• household chemicals;
• freezing;
• Sun;
• salty or chlorinated water;
• cosmetics;
• synthetic gloves.

The same reaction is caused by allergens that enter the body in the form of medications, food, and drinks.

Diabetes

Decreased insulin production leads to excess sugar in the blood. Metabolism is disrupted, blood vessels become thinner. A person's skin dries and peels, his wrists, ears, eyes, legs, and crotch itch. If measures are not taken to stabilize sugar, the epidermis becomes covered with ulcers and ulcers. They take much longer to heal than those of a healthy person.

Fungus

Microorganisms can get on the skin of a healthy person through everyday activities through touching railings, handrails, or sharing the same towel with a sick person. But more often, people whose activities involve processing fresh vegetables and fruits and keeping their hands in a humid environment suffer from the fungus. And protection from dirt and moisture sometimes becomes a provocateur for the development of microorganisms. Skin itching appears in the area where rubber or PVC gloves are worn, especially if there was a small wound on the hand. Over time, reddish, white or bluish spots appear on the affected area.

Why is my left wrist itching?

Itching on the left side of the body always promises more problems than on the right. Same with the wrist. Even if you are emotionally stable now, very soon something will set you off. This can even push hot-tempered people into cruelty or committing an act that they will later greatly regret.

Depending on the day of the week, the left wrist itches to the following:

• Monday - to a reprimand, receiving a fine for a violation and other problems with superiors or government agencies.
• Tuesday – pressure from others, at home or at work. Setting frames and boundaries that will greatly oppress you.
• Environment – ​​irritability associated with problems making a choice. Regrets about a missed opportunity.
• Thursday – disagreements in the family, quarrels, showdown.
• Friday – conflicts with colleagues and superiors, suppliers, co-workers, clients.
• Saturday - material losses, damages, major troubles that promise money.
• Sunday is an anxious rest, which will do more harm than good.

Other triggers for itching on the hands

There are many reasons for discomfort. They differ in nature, character, and degree of health hazard. In many cases, it is impossible to independently determine why the top of your hands or palms itch, because the factors may be hidden or not arousing suspicion:

• nervous tension, fatigue, stress;
• avitaminosis;
• new gloves;
• very dry indoor air;
• liver and pancreas diseases;
• heart failure;
• kidney problems;
• frequent hand washing;
• work with gloves.

Etiology of the phenomenon

Itching usually occurs as a result of some pathological condition of the body, that is, it is, in fact, a symptom.

It happens, of course, that your hands and feet itch from exposure to the ambient temperature on the skin, in severe frost or, conversely, in the summer heat. But in most cases, itching, burning and the presence of red spots on the skin are a manifestation of the following diseases:

1. An allergic reaction occurs due to contact with the skin on the hands of an allergic pathogen. In other words, the human immune system reacts to a substance included in the composition, for example, dishwashing detergent, washing powder, soap and other chemical compounds used in everyday life. An allergen can also be paint or plant sap, anything a person touches or inhales. In this case, the allergen can be determined empirically by paying attention to which substances came into contact with the person before the onset of symptoms.
2. A complication of an allergic reaction is eczema. This unpleasant condition is not transmitted by touching or in any other way, but causes severe discomfort to a person with constant burning and itching of the skin on the palms and wrists.
3. If the spots that appear on the hands itch especially intensely at night and are localized mainly on the back of the hand, then this is most likely scabies. The causative agent of the pathology is the scabies mite, a small parasite that settles in the upper layer of the epidermis and in the folds of the skin. This type of disease is transmitted through tactile contact and requires long-term professional treatment.
4. Disruption of the nervous system. In this case, the hands itch during moments of severe nervous tension, as a result of lack of sleep or a sharp jump in blood pressure. Usually, in this state, a person exhibits other signs of disruption of the autonomic and nervous systems - stool disturbances, tachycardia occurs, and loss of appetite.

Associated symptoms

In diseases of the internal organs at the initial stage, itching may be the only symptom that causes inconvenience. In case of skin irritation and pathologies of a dermatological nature, other signs are usually also disturbing:

• with eczema, small blisters appear, the skin cracks, forming weeping wounds;
• psoriasis is characterized by joint damage;
• with scabies, a high temperature rises, ulcers form on skin lesions;
• allergic dermatitis is accompanied by the appearance of red spots and burning;
• with diabetes mellitus, the delicate skin between the fingers and on the wrists cracks, and a frequent urge to urinate is noticeable;
• The fungus causes stains and a putrid odor.

When the skin of the hands is affected, an integral complication is a depressed psychological state, which only worsens the problem and impedes treatment.

Why do both wrists itch?

When scabies occurs on both wrists at once, this usually indicates the presence of strong internal experiences. Perhaps a person for a long time does not dare to implement long-standing plans, or take some important step in life. You need to stop being afraid and finally start making your dreams come true.

If a person is planning to move, but doubts this decision, then itching on the wrists of both hands indicates that he needs to act boldly. Such an important change will have a positive impact on a person’s future life.

Sometimes the wrists can itch if fate itself gives a person a chance to change his life for the better, but for some reason he is afraid to take advantage of it or simply ignores it. This may be related to professional activities, personal life, health, etc. At such moments, you need to stop and think about whether you missed something important.

In some cases, the wrists itch for big financial expenses. This may be related to travel, major purchases, starting your own business, treatment, and more. In order not to go bankrupt overnight, you need to cut down on your expenses, manage your funds more rationally, and save some amount for a rainy day.

Differential diagnosis

Identifying the exact disease is complicated by the similarity of symptoms of different pathologies. Plaques can occur with psoriasis and HIV infection, a small rash can be a symptom of ordinary irritation or serious problems of internal organs. Therefore, diagnostics takes place in several stages using different research methods.

• Visual examination and conversation with the patient. The doctor learns about activities, trips, environment recently before treatment.
• Laboratory tests of blood and urine. Tests make it possible to determine the type of diabetes mellitus.
• Histology of psoriasis. The doctor has the ability to determine the stage of the disease.
• Scraping for microscopic examination of scabies.
• Blood chemistry.

If necessary, the dermatologist prescribes consultations with colleagues. It is possible to conduct ultrasound, MRI, and other instrumental studies.

First aid

If the reason why your hands itch is obvious, then you can try to cope with the itching and burning on your own, before the patient sees a doctor. After a nettle burn, you need to rinse the skin first with hot water, then with cold water - this narrows the pores on the skin and relieves the burning sensation. Fat cream or regular butter is used for the same purpose. It prevents the caustic juice from being absorbed into the skin.

When itching appears immediately after contact with a detergent, first of all, you need to stop using it and give the patient Diazolin or another anti-allergy drug. If your hands itch in the cold, you need to lubricate them with cream. A cosmetologist will help you choose such a product.

Drug treatment

Drug treatment for itching, burning and redness on the skin of the wrists and palms depends on the cause of their occurrence, that is, it is aimed not only at relieving symptoms, but also at eliminating the pathology itself, if possible. In the case of diabetes and psoriasis, this is precisely impossible, since the diseases are considered incurable. In other cases, treatment is prescribed individually in each individual case. Self-medication, especially of systemic diseases, is extremely dangerous and ineffective.

Clinical picture of scabies

Scabies is a disease caused by the scabies mite. You can become infected with it only through fairly close and prolonged skin contact. For example, it is impossible to become infected with such a mite through a handshake or a hug. Therefore, if one family member gets sick, there is a chance that others will also become infected.

The skin with scabies usually itches very much, but mainly at night, making it very difficult for a person to rest. The most common area that itches is the arms. These are the armpits, wrists, folds between the fingers, and on the bend of the elbow. You may notice characteristic acne-like rashes on the skin. Small scales will separate from them. If you scratch them for a long time and unconsciously, they turn into rather painful ulcers. Treatment for scabies should only be prescribed by a specialist, and it is carried out with medication.

How to avoid negative consequences

If, according to a sign, itching in the wrist promises unpleasant consequences, then you should not be scared or worried. The bad effects of superstitions can be neutralized by protecting yourself and your loved ones.

First of all, you should pay attention to the interpretation - if an itchy hand portends quarrels or scandals, you should try to behave more gently with friends and colleagues in order to avoid clashes.

If you cannot prevent a bad omen using the above method, then you need to do the following:

• Clear your head and soul of bad thoughts, destroying negative energy. To do this, it is recommended to visit church, pray, or do something you love.
• A heart-to-heart conversation with a loved one can help you get rid of negative energy. If this is not possible, esotericists recommend writing problems that trouble the soul on paper and burning the paper in the fire.

Ancient signs and superstitions associated with discomfort in the hand warn people about upcoming events, so it is important to listen to your own body and the wisdom of your ancestors.
Even if a belief promises bad events, bad omens can be neutralized by minimizing the predicted negative consequences. Hands are often exposed to aggressive external influences, and even gloves may not be protection, but one of the factors causing itching, peeling and redness. Therefore, dry skin, rashes and tingling are discomforts that many people experience. But the hands itch and itch not only because of irritation. Such symptoms can be caused by factors of a different nature, so such discomfort cannot be ignored.

Allergic reaction

A person's exposure to allergies can easily cause itching. An allergic reaction is triggered by the entry of an allergen into the body through the digestive system or the administration of medications. Such reactions are characterized not only by itching and redness of the skin, but also by a rash.

However, these are not all the reasons for such a reaction. Sometimes it manifests itself when interacting with aggressive substances. These include:

• household chemicals;
• medicinal ointment or cream;
• shower gels or soaps;
• cosmetics;
• pollen of some plants.

Those parts of the body that have been in contact with the allergen begin to turn red and itch, and a rash and blisters may even appear. The limbs are most often affected. By the way, allergies often appear from the bites of certain insects, namely: wasps, bees, mosquitoes. Therefore, if intense itching and local redness of the skin occurs, first of all, you should remember whether there was any contact with the allergen.

Treatment with folk remedies

As humans evolved, we constantly encountered skin diseases, including those on the arms and hands. As a result, various treatments using medicinal plants have been developed. But before starting such therapy, you should consult with your doctor to protect yourself from possible allergic reactions and side effects.

1. Nettle can cause not only burns, it has a powerful healing effect. To use the plant for therapeutic purposes, you need to brew dry nettle leaf instead of tea in a ratio of 1 tbsp. spoon for 200 g of water. But you need to take this remedy for no more than 2 weeks in a row. It should be alternated with regular tea or other decoction.
2. Tincture of dill seeds strengthens the skin well. It’s easy to prepare – 2 tbsp. spoons of grains need 250 g of boiling water. Leave for at least 2 hours, consume after straining 30 minutes before meals.
3. Pain, itching and burning are relieved with mint infusion. There is no need to drink it; you can soak your hands in it or make a compress with the product. An infusion is prepared in a ratio of 2 tbsp. spoons of dry leaf per 500 g of boiling water, leave for at least 1 hour.
4. Burdock decoction. The crushed root of the plant is used to prepare it. It is brewed in a ratio of 1 tbsp. spoon for 500 g of boiling water. The product is infused for 15-20 minutes. You need to take the product after straining, 30 minutes before meals, 2 times a day.

General recommendations

In general, to restore elasticity, normal skin moisture, eliminate itching and burning, there are a number of general recommendations that must be followed along with conservative treatment:

1. It is necessary to reduce the likelihood of allergies by excluding exotic fruits and nuts from the diet.
2. During treatment you should not drink alcoholic beverages.
3. Hands should be washed several times a day, especially if a person is employed in hazardous work or has constant contact with chemicals.
4. During the treatment period, you need to wear clothes made from natural fabrics - cotton, linen, silk or wool. Although the latter can also cause redness on the skin due to its fleecy texture.
5. During the treatment of skin diseases, it is advisable to quarantine the patient in order to reduce the likelihood of transmitting the infection to other people through tactile contact or through shared objects.
6. During treatment, you need to change your regular cosmetic cream to products containing vitamins and natural elements.

Fungal infection

Such an infection can also occur, and if your hands and wrists are very itchy and rashes appear on them, then you should immediately consult a doctor and not risk the health of your loved ones, since the fungus is very quickly transmitted in everyday conditions. Fortunately, thanks to the efforts of modern medicine, the fungus can be easily treated. You just need to use either a local treatment or medications prescribed by a doctor.

Thus, the problem of constantly itchy hands and why fingers itch is not as frivolous as it might seem at first glance. In order to solve it, sometimes you need the help of a certified specialist.

If this or a similar problem with the skin of your hands occurs in your life, you should immediately consult a doctor, since in some cases it is not only about your own health, but also about the health of those around you.