What Causes Red Rashes On The Hand?

Posted on Wed, 21 Dec 2016

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Wed, 21 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : my daughter got a red rash on the back of her hands

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How do I get an answer

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use cortisone cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
She might have developed an allergic reaction.
I treat such cases with a mild steroid cream like cortisone to be applied twice daily for a week.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
You can try this.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (17 hours later)

photo sent

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It looks like allergic reaction.
Continue with cortisone.
She will get relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 minutes later)

she has a spot or two on her arm and stomach

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use cortisone

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Don't worry, allergies can involved entire body but can be easily controlled.
Just apply cortisone cream and see the results.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng