Suggest Treatment For Ring-shaped Lesions On Hands

Posted on Thu, 21 Jan 2016

Question: i have something that looks like ecema on both od my hands... it does not itch i do not have sore throath or have a fever or feel tired. pls what could it be and what do i use?

Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of an allergic/infective response

Detailed Answer:
Hello My Dear Sir,

Welcome to this portal with your query.

I am Dr V XXXXXXX a Sr Dermatologist.
I have seen the pics and noted your features.

I will help you through the recovery process.

The details match those of developing annular or ring shaped skin lesions.
Keeping your age and location in mind, I would like to entertain two possibilities. The most probable reason could be a fungal infection. Such a lesion would itch and bear relationship to sweating. To me this seems likelier

The other less common possibility might be that of Pit rosea which can result in multiple oval shaped slightly scaly and almost non itchy lesions which tend to subside of their own over a period of weeks.

In such a case attending with me in person,I would advise certain investigations to confirm the above possibilities and to rule out certain others especially if there has been a history of unprotected intercourse.

1 CBC
2 VDRL
3 TPHA
4 Skin scrapings for fungus
5 Sugar levels

I would also recommend:
1 To apply an emollient cream like moisturizer or cold cream
2 Use anti allergic ;like Levocetrizine 5 mg daily
3 Use less of soap and cosmetic preparations like Deodorantrs

I hope this helps and I will be glad to answer your queries.

Bets wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. VINAY KUMAR (17 minutes later)

it does not itch at all, i have not had unprotected sex... but i had sex and the condom torebut in a split second i pulled out. i also dont feel any other symptom.

Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Antiallergic measures needed

Detailed Answer:
Hello My Dear

Welcome back with your responses.

The information provided by you is helpful. Thanks for the prompt reply.

In the light of fresh facts stated by you, I would request that please get all the tests done which have been advised to you earlier. You are also requested to consider using Mometasone cream twice daily that will work in conjunction with other measures. It is recommended that test samples be taken prior to using any cream/tablet.

I will be looking forward to reviewing your reports and guide you further. If you have any other questions, please do contact and I will attend to them on priority.

Best wishes, always!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj