Barely visible irritation of hands

[vici30]

Hey guys! Yesterday morning I noticed the back of my hands had red spots that were almost unnoticeable and were a bit itchy (but not too much). By the evening they went away, but now it's 4 AM and they are killing me. The back of my hands and also lower parts of my forearm (close to my wrists) are very itchy with no visible skin condition except a very subtle difference in the texture which even I, who knows how my skin feels, can barely notice.
It feels like an extensive mosquito bite or nettle sting. I have an important event today and I hope it won't affect it, since I don't know how soon can I reach the doctor's.

Additional notes:
As far as I know I didn't use any hand sanitizer or new soap. I did not handle chemicals, metallic products, fiber glass and stuff like that.
I did not eat or drink something new or out of the ordinary, nor did I take any medicine.
I did not dive in any pool or lake or so on.
I did not touch any animals etc.
There aren't any other people with my condition (as of yesterday - I can't call them at 4 AM).

[vici30]

The condition healed by itself after 2 days. It must have been an allergic reaction to something. Maybe if I get it again I will be able to pin point what is causing it.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to contact dermatitis or scabies. Firstly take some antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin. Also consult a dermatologist as you may need topical as well as oral steroids. Use mild soaps like Dove.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.