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Why Does My Girlfriend Get White Bumps On Her Hand When It Is Wet? What Could It Be?

My girlfriend sent me a picture of her hand today and it was dry and had white bumps all over them. She's been to the doctors but they don't know exactly what it is. I asked her if it hurt and she said "Its not pain but I can feel it happening". she said its like extreme immediate pruning, and it only happens when her hands are wet or damp. Do you know what could be the cause of this? And what it is?
posted on Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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i,

I can understand your concern for the white bumps on your girlfriend's hand.

After reading the query, in my opinion it appears to be Urticaria which is due to release of histamine form white blood cells on exposure to water.

You should preferably meet a dermatologist who can examine you physically and provide you the best treatment.

For time being period you can apply a steroid cream such as cortisone cream and take antihistamine tablet such as loratadine or cetrizine. Do not worry she will be alright soon.

Take care.
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Why Does My Girlfriend Get White Bumps On Her Hand When It Is Wet? What Could It Be?

i, I can understand your concern for the white bumps on your girlfriend s hand. After reading the query, in my opinion it appears to be Urticaria which is due to release of histamine form white blood cells on exposure to water. You should preferably meet a dermatologist who can examine you physically and provide you the best treatment. For time being period you can apply a steroid cream such as cortisone cream and take antihistamine tablet such as loratadine or cetrizine. Do not worry she will be alright soon. Take care.