Rash on the hand

[randa_lupie]

it started off with little fine bumps sort of like hives. They started to itch really bad. Now they have dried up and starting to Peel. Is this a lupus rash or an allergic reaction to something? Can anyone help with this?

[Waulahn5]

I have had and am still having all sorts of strange skin aliments even since before I was diagnosed with lupus but must admit haven't had what you r showing. Every time something like this crops up I go to GP who gives me various creams scalp treatments and even setimes anyi allergy tablets. One thing I have been doing for years now is using kitchen gloves for food prep and washing.and rubber gloves for cleaning as I have found without this my hands itch more. See what GP says.

[randa_lupie in reply to Waulahn5]

Thanks

[Chris21]

I've had this on my feet, not on my hands. It tends to be when my feet get very hot. I've never been to doc. I just assumed it was to do with lupus?

[Kaleidobrain]

It could be pompholyx eczema. It's not necessarily lupus related but can be stress related. I get it on my hands and occasionally on my feet. Starts with little blisters that itch like the devil if they burst. They're best left to dry and disappear without breaking.. that's not easy to do. I hope you get some relief from it soon. Ju

[Voeltjie]

Hi i had the same thing they took a biopsie and it was positive for lupus.Went away after a while and havent surface again....

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Hi randa_lupie,

We are not medically trained here so cannot comment about whether this may be a lupus rash or not I'm afraid. Have you been to your GP or consultant with this symptom?

If you'd like more information about skin involvement in lupus, you can view and download our booklet, 'Lupus and the Skin' at lupusuk.org.uk/wp-content/u...

[Bacardibabe76]

Hi, it could be hand, foot and mouth. Very common in kids but a workmate got it and it was exactly how you described and started peeling like that after.

Best thing would be to check with a doctor though to get a diagnosisof whatever it may be.

Hope you feel better soon 😀

[bestbuddy]

I have had exactly the same thing only very much worse. I had steroid creams galore to try and solve it (which never happened), had antibiotics, antibiotic creams to slather on and I was in excruciating pain unable to sleep or bend my fingers.

As a last resort I even had to bathe my hands in potassium permanganate to destroy any bacteria but it still persisted - it had to be ordered in in dissolvable tablet form as most chemists do not stock it anymore. I had to wear cotton gloves and stay off work. Nobody at the GPs knew what it was other than 'autoimmune.'

What I discovered was that I could no longer tolerate gluten!! I had been on a slimming world diet for many weeks (filling up on pasta on alternating red / green days). I did lots of research and with my GPs agreement I eliminated gluten from my diet..... 3 days later I was in recovery - bearing in mind I had tried everything!

Have you thought of this?

Good luck

BB

PS - a friend of mine who is in the medical profession showed my pictures to a Doctor friend said it looked like psoriasis of the hand? Or palmer pustulosis?

[Josgand]

Yes...it's quite common, but be careful. Use to apply the coconut oil to prevent drying. Keep body especially hands, moisture always. Drink atleast 4 litter water a day. Never let your body thirst. Never touch chemicals or petroleum items directly.. Keep not drying

[LUPUSadmin in reply to Josgand]

Thanks for your comment Josgand. I'm pleased this has helped you.

Just to say, we recommend consulting your doctor before trying any alternative treatments, such as coconut oil. Due to the variations between people with lupus, what works well for one person might not work or may potentially be harmful to someone else.

[lonelyone]

yep. me too since young... never dx till now. Palms of hands soles of feet.Just Dx Lupus. Not just with that much more going on ,but... Ask about it..oxxoo