Therapy

First you should try to find out the origin of the rash on your hands. You should first ask yourself the following question: Often the answers can provide initial clues. In any case, it is advisable to strictly avoid potentially triggering factors.

These include soaps, cleaning agents, oils, solvents and chemicals. In principle, however, allergic reactions to almost any substance are possible. Often it is sufficient to avoid the substances described to make the rash disappear.

Sufficient skin care is also the “A & O”. Make sure to use sufficiently moisturizing hand creams especially for sensitive hands, if possible without fragrances. And even if it is difficult, try to scratch as little or not at all as possible: This is because it irritates the skin and worsens the rash.

If the rash on your hands increases despite the above-mentioned measures, or if other symptoms appear, you should consult a doctor. You may need to take prescription medication or further clarification. For example, the dermatologist’s office may be able to offer you assistance in how to protect your hands from harmful substances in your (professional) everyday life.

Have your hands been in contact with unusual substances before?
Have you ever observed the rash before?
Do you suffer from neurodermatitis?

Skin rash on the hands with involvement of the feet

If a rash can be observed on both feet and hands, it is probably not the typical contact eczema. The “double” rash is much more likely to occur in the context of an infectious disease, such as scarlet fever or hand-foot- mouth disease. If the skin on the hands and feet peels off all by itself and can be removed painlessly, a subsided scarlet fever infection may be behind it.

As a rule, nothing needs to be done therapeutically. Occasionally the so-called “dyshidrotic eczema” can also be hidden behind the rash. Especially small and very itchy blisters on the hand and foot speak for this harmless disease.

In case of an additional rash on the foot, it is also recommended not to wear socks and shoes at home. This is because a film of sweat quickly forms under the socks. This makes it easier for harmful pathogens to penetrate the affected skin of the feet.