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What Causes Rash On The Palm Only During The Evening And Night?
Hi. I have been getting a evening/nightly rash on the palms of my hands (though not the center or the fingers) and the arches of my feet for about 3 months. The rash is red and very itchy. The bumps do not come to the surface of my skin, or at the least, they are very flat. The rash disappears by morning, but usually reoccurs around 7 or 8 pm. I have not changed any products such as soaps or detergents. It occurs whether I wear shoes or not. I have taken Benadryl and used anti-itch lotions, but they provide no results. Can you tell me what is going on?
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Hello,
Rashes on the palms with itching is commonly due to warm humid weather, seasonal allergies, sweaty or wet hands and feet, coming in contact with some contagious substance, allergy due to contact with cosmetic jewellery, contact with metals like nickels, cobalt, chromium, stress, etc. To avoid getting it spread do not touch the blisters, do not scratch or pick.
Use gloves with cotton liners. before washing your hands take your rings off your fingers. Use a humidifier if weather is too dry to stop your skin from cracking. Apply Dimethicone cream to protect your skin. Hydrocortisone creams and ointments also work well. Take non sedating antihistamines, once daily for 3-5 days for relief.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Rashes on the palms with itching is commonly due to warm humid weather, seasonal allergies, sweaty or wet hands and feet, coming in contact with some contagious substance, allergy due to contact with cosmetic jewellery, contact with metals like nickels, cobalt, chromium, stress, etc. To avoid getting it spread do not touch the blisters, do not scratch or pick.
Use gloves with cotton liners. before washing your hands take your rings off your fingers. Use a humidifier if weather is too dry to stop your skin from cracking. Apply Dimethicone cream to protect your skin. Hydrocortisone creams and ointments also work well. Take non sedating antihistamines, once daily for 3-5 days for relief.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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