What Causes Persistent Rash On Hand?

Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 2015

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 Answered on

Thu, 7 May 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : I got some rash on my skin in the hand 3 months back. Still it remains. What should I do to reveal it?
Is that any problem or cause of any disease?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
possible fungal infection of skin,lab test advised

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through the photo you provided and noted the rash. It seems to be fungal infection of the skin. Examination of skin scrapping under microscope is advised to proper diagnosis.

With regards to treatment, it will depend on lab results. Usually, in such cases, if fungal infection is confirmed, applying clotrimazole lotion mixed with hydrocortisone cream are advised.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (24 minutes later)

Normally for what reasons it come?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Dermatophytes and opportunistic skin fungi...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

First, should determine whether it is dermatophytes (pathogens of skin) or opportunistic skin fungal flora. Whenever personal hygiene is down or if too much sweat and moisture is there also it can come. Sometimes we cannot exactly so how.

Dermatophytes are caused by being in contact with objects or animals that carry them.

While, opportunistic skin fungi are caused in patients who are immunocompromised or when skin is burn.

Hope it answered to your queries!
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta