Itchy skin colored bumps on fingers

[sayala]

I have recently found that i have broken out with little bumps on my fingers. I originally thought it might be scabies but none of the pictures match what this looks like. There is no redness and no rash. The bumps feel swollen and seem to be popping up on my other hand now. I never have experienced allergies but I am now wondering if that may be the case or if it is something else.

[Maxted]

i am 16 years old and have these skin coloured bumpbs all over my fingers and side of my hands it's so irritaiting and depressing . whould my best chance at getting rid of them be by going to see a doctor ? iv never had these before in my life and want them gone asap :(

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

Permitted foods: All meats, fish (except herring), poultry, eggs, milk, yogurt, butter, margarine, cheese, one medium-size potato a day, small amounts of the following: cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, lettuce, polished rice, flour (except whole grain), fresh fruits (except pears), marmalade/jam, coffee, wine, beer.

Prohibited foods: Canned foods, foods cooked in nickel-plated utensils, herring, oysters, asparagus, beans, mushrooms, onions, corn (maize), spinach, tomatoes, peas, whole grain flour, fresh and cooked pears, rhubarb, tea, cocoa and chocolate, baking powder.

Foods prefereably should be cooked in aluminum or stainless steel utensils or in utensils that give a negative test for nickel with dimethylglyoxime.
(reference: http://www.geocities.com/vyera/dyshidrosis/nickel.html)

With regards to the medications, i suggest that you meet with your obstetrician for further management. Take care and regards.

[sayala]

Thank you for your comment back.
I do have another quetion regarding this situation. I am 23 and Pregnant so what cream would be safe to use? Also when you say "nickle free diets" what kind of foods have nickle in them? I looked dyshidortic eczema up and it does seem to match my symptoms.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

This could be dyshidrotic eczema which presents as small blisters on the hands or feet. Fluid from the blisters is serum that accumulates between the irritated skin cells and not sweat as was previously thought. There are many treatments available for dyshidrosis, however, few of them have been developed specifically on the condition. Topical steroids, emollients, salt soaks, avoidance of known triggers, nickel-free diets, stress management counseling and even light treatment.

If it persists, it would be best to see your doctor for further evaluation and management.  This link may be helpful: http://emedicine.com/derm/topic110.htm

Take care and keep us posted.