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What Do Red Painful Bumps That Cause Burning On Hands Indicate?

I have broken out in small red, raised bumps on the back of my hands. I now have a few on my forearms. They hurt. The back of my hands are burning. They burn with putting cold water or cool air on them. This breakout started yesterday. What is this?

posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014

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Fri, 27 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Dermatologist, Dr. Ilyas Patel's Response

Hi,

It seems that you may be having prurigo or lichen urticatus. There may be some triggering factor. It may be some allergen or irritant like house dust. House dust mite,pollen, wool,fume,cosmetics,deodarant,perfume..etc. it may be due to hypersensitivity to insects bite..bedbug,mosquito or flea. Sun exposure might exacerbate. Soap bath should be avoided.

You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis.

You may take antihistaminics and steroid in tappering dose. Application of mild steroid cream might improve the condition.

I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD

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What Do Red Painful Bumps That Cause Burning On Hands Indicate?

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