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How To Treat Rashes In The Wrist Area?

I ve just recently (over the last 2 days) noticed rash-like areas appearing on both hands. They are on the same place on both hands; below the lowest thumb joint and above the wrist. If you hold your hands out in front of you palm down the 2 rash-like areas will be facing each other. By appearance, they almost look like something between poison oak and athletes foot. Overall the area is red, with tiny, hard bumps. I haven t been working in the yard, so my exposure to any poison oak/ivy has been non-existant. No itching, no oozing. I just need to know how to treat.
posted on Sun, 15 Jun 2014
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The rash can be due to allergy, contact dermatitis or scabies. Wash your hands with warm water and do not use harsh chemical soap. Take non-sedating antihistamine (Levocetirizine), depending upon the severity of the rash.
It can be contagious so be careful. Use Ascabiol emulsion, put it locally on the areas where you have the rash, leave it there for some time and then wash it off. The rash should go away if it is scabies, else repeat the same after few days. Take care of your hygiene and laundry. Do not scratch, take care.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K.
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How To Treat Rashes In The Wrist Area?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The rash can be due to allergy, contact dermatitis or scabies. Wash your hands with warm water and do not use harsh chemical soap. Take non-sedating antihistamine (Levocetirizine), depending upon the severity of the rash. It can be contagious so be careful. Use Ascabiol emulsion, put it locally on the areas where you have the rash, leave it there for some time and then wash it off. The rash should go away if it is scabies, else repeat the same after few days. Take care of your hygiene and laundry. Do not scratch, take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K.