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Billslakelane posted:
I get bumps on the inside of my hands that look like a acne whitehead. They shrink and turn a reddish brown after a few days. Then the skin around them dies an peels off. They aren't itchy or painful, but they keep coming back and I'm losing a lot of skin - particularly on my thumbs. Anyone have a clue about this?
2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Hand acne/rashI get bumps on the inside of my hands that look like a acne whitehead. They shrink and turn a reddish brown after a few days. Then the skin around them dies an peels off. They aren't itchy or painful, but they keep coming back and I'm losing a lot of skin - particularly on my thumbs. Anyone have a clue about this?
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Mohiba K Tareen, MD responded:
Dear Reader,

These recurrent bumps- commonly white then turning reddish-brown- are most likely a form of eczema called dyshidrotic eczema .

After the bumps occur, the skin peels and may be itchy or painful.

This condition requires management by a dermatologist because we employ potent prescription strength topical steroids for the treatment typically. Other options include light therapy and vitamin D prescription topicals.

You may also need patch testing (a type of allergy testing) to determine the cause.

I hope that helps
Report This| Share this:Hand acne/rashDear Reader,<br /><br />These recurrent bumps- commonly white then turning reddish-brown- are most likely a form of eczema called <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tareendermatology.com/eczema/">dyshidrotic eczema</a> .<br /><br />After the bumps occur, the skin peels and may be itchy or painful.<br /><br />This condition requires management by a dermatologist because we employ potent prescription strength topical steroids for the treatment typically. Other options include light therapy and vitamin D prescription topicals.<br /><br />You may also need patch testing (a type of allergy testing) to determine the cause.<br /><br />I hope that helps <img src=http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif class=post_img />
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Olivia_WebMD_Staff responded:
Thanks, Dr. Tareen!

Bill, I hope this info was helpful to you. Here also is a link to a really helpful slideshow, A Visual Guide to Eczema .

Let us know what your derm had to say.

Take care,
Olivia
Report This| Share this:Hand acne/rashThanks, Dr. Tareen! <br /> <br />Bill, I hope this info was helpful to you. Here also is a link to a really helpful slideshow, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/eczema/ss/slideshow-eczema-overview">A Visual Guide to Eczema</a> . <br /> <br />Let us know what your derm had to say. <br /> <br />Take care,<br />Olivia
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