Hands/fingers Swelling Between Fingers And On Knuckles Red Blotchy Rash

Posted on Thu, 31 Dec 2020

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Question : hands/fingers swelling between fingers and on knuckles red blotchy rash skin is dry and cracked and if I scratch them they cut open and it kind of look like some kind of blisters but no it hing just pain

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably rheumatoid arthritis, follow the advice below

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

The symptoms seem to be related to rheumatoid arthritis.
I recommend to check the rheumatoid arthritis level to confirm the diagnosis.
Meanwhile, I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms.
I also recommend cool compresses for local application.
I suggest to use a steroid cream for local application such as Hydrocortisone cream.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Probably rheumatoid arthritis, follow the advice below

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The symptoms seem to be related to rheumatoid arthritis.
I recommend to check the rheumatoid arthritis level to confirm the diagnosis.
Meanwhile, I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms.
I also recommend cool compresses for local application.
I suggest to use a steroid cream for local application such as Hydrocortisone cream.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T