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What Do Small Red Itchy Spots On Hands Indicate?
I got small red itchy y spots on my hands around the knuckles and finger joints and a couple on my face with two larger ones, one by the corner of my mouth and also one between my thumb and forefinger. They seem hot or itchy. My e-mail is YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
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I would like to rule out a possibility of Erythema Multiforme Minor/ EM Minor.
EM Minor usually present with acral lesions i.e hands and face/ lips.
The lesions of EM are characteristically targetoid/ target like; may have a central necrotic zone, surrounded by a wheal and a peripheral flare.
EM Minor is a form of hypersensitvity reaction to infections, commonly herpes labialis Or to drugs.
Treatment is symptomatic i.e topical mid-potent steroid cream, twice daily along with an Oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily.
Underlying herpes labialis, if present, can give rise to repeated episodes of EM Minor.
I suggest you to visit a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as appropriate prescription.
Regards
I would like to rule out a possibility of Erythema Multiforme Minor/ EM Minor.
EM Minor usually present with acral lesions i.e hands and face/ lips.
The lesions of EM are characteristically targetoid/ target like; may have a central necrotic zone, surrounded by a wheal and a peripheral flare.
EM Minor is a form of hypersensitvity reaction to infections, commonly herpes labialis Or to drugs.
Treatment is symptomatic i.e topical mid-potent steroid cream, twice daily along with an Oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily.
Underlying herpes labialis, if present, can give rise to repeated episodes of EM Minor.
I suggest you to visit a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as appropriate prescription.
Regards
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