Redness and itching between the fingers: what is it, how to treat

The skin between the fingers is the most delicate part of the human body; irritation and redness can occur for many reasons (they are the same in adults and children). Some of them go away on their own (for example, nervous strain), others require serious treatment. There are two ways to get rid of these symptoms: the use of drugs and the use of traditional medicine.

Causes of irritation

The most common cause of redness and irritation of the skin between the fingers is prolonged contact with household chemicals and care products. The aggressive components in their composition negatively affect delicate skin.

A similar symptom occurs when there is an individual intolerance to any component in the product. After using cleansers, it is recommended to wash your hands thoroughly with soap: remaining particles may cause irritation without itching.

Causes of irritation between the fingers in adults and children:

1. Genetic disorders. Metabolic failure causes peeling and drying of the skin, as it disrupts the process of cell hydration.
2. Allergic reactions. The disease manifests itself as redness and occurs on medications and food. Allergens can be inhaled and enter the body.
3. Autoimmune disorders. Immune cells begin to fight the body, as a result of which the person feels itching and the skin begins to peel off.
4. Frequent hygiene procedures. When using soap or antiseptic, the skin dries out.
5. Intense friction. When under nervous tension, a person may not notice how he mechanically begins to rub the skin. The result is a reddened area.
6. Low air humidity. Dry skin caused by inappropriate temperature conditions manifests itself as irritation without itching.

Mycoses

It is enough to scratch, for example, an insect bite with unwashed hands, so that the smallest fungal spores end up on the skin. Having not met the proper resistance from the immune system and finding itself in heat and moisture, the fungus begins its activity that affects the epidermis. Representatives of the genus Candida do not even need a carrier - they are always on our skin and are activated under favorable circumstances.

Dermatomycosis

The first thing a person who has been attacked by fungi pays attention to is itching between the fingers. At the same time, a crack appears, which becomes larger every day. The next symptom is peeling of the epidermis. The skin peels off in micro flaps. Without treatment, there is a further increase in the area of ​​the lesion, and the entire palm begins to suffer.

Candidiasis

Interdigital candidiasis can be suspected by the characteristic location of the rash - between the middle and ring fingers. At the first stage, the manifestations of mycosis are insignificant; a person sees only a few bubbles, which do not cause any particular trouble and soon disappear. Then the process gets worse:

• there is redness and itching between the fingers,
• the boundaries of the lesion are outlined,
• a little later the hearth acquires a whitish tint,
• there is swelling and tissue maceration.
• the area is ulcerated,
• the erosion does not spread and always remains between the fingers.

Treatment

To get rid of the disease, the use of pharmaceuticals is required. To eliminate discomfort in children, medications are needed that are not contraindicated at a particular age. It is imperative to read the instructions for using medications and coordinate their use with your doctor so as not to harm the child.

Skin diseases are treated as follows:

To treat pathologies, the doctor may prescribe drugs from other groups (for example, antihistamines are also used to get rid of prickly heat). The method of use and dosage of medications are indicated in the instructions for each of them.

If the redness is not caused by diseases, then general treatment recommendations will help. With their help, you can eliminate the symptom (itching, redness), but you cannot get rid of the cause of the discomfort. For this purpose, drugs and folk remedies are also used.

Medications

To cure inflammatory processes on the skin, you need to consult a dermatologist. In most cases, the doctor prescribes antihistamines (anti-allergenic) drugs. They come in the form:

• ointments (Protopic, Winkilson ointment);
• creams (Gistan, Momederm);
• tablets (Claritin, Cetrin);
• drops (Zodak, Suprastinex).

Hormonal (Sinaflan, Elokom) and non-hormonal agents (Fenistil, La-Cri) are also used.

Vitamins

You can remove skin irritation caused by a lack of nutrients and reduced immunity by taking special complexes. The following vitamins are needed:

• A, E, C (retinol, tocopherol and ascorbic acid) - increase immunity;
• group B - participate in hematopoietic processes;
• F (essential fatty acids) - heal wounds, eliminate inflammation.

Vitamin complexes for adults containing the listed substances include:

• Alphabet;
• Vitrum Beauty;
• Complivit;
• Immunal;
• Centrum.

The following products containing vitamins are suitable for children:

• Pikovit (from year);
• Vitrum Baby (from 2 years old);
• Alphabet Kindergarten (from 3 years old);
• Complivit Oftalmo (from 3 years);
• Solgar Omega-3 (from 7 years).

Folk remedies

You can treat discomfort between your fingers with tincture of valerian and motherwort. They have an antihistamine effect. To prepare a standard lotion from motherwort tincture to treat an itchy area, you need to reduce the alcohol content to 40% by diluting it with water.

Valerian tincture should be diluted with half a glass of water and drunk half an hour before meals (the number of drops is from 15 to 30). The drug will calm the nervous system and eliminate allergy symptoms.

It is useful to keep your hands in herbal baths. For their preparation and use you need:

1. Mix 1 tbsp. l. oak bark, string, chamomile, pour 600 ml of water.
2. Leave for half an hour.
3. Dip your hand into the liquid if there is redness between the fingers.

These decoctions will have a disinfecting, soothing and anti-inflammatory effect.

You can reduce irritation and soften the skin using homemade ointments. Ingredients and process for preparing effective products:

Before using folk remedies, you should consult a doctor who will prescribe a safe course of treatment. Otherwise, the condition may worsen and allergy symptoms, irritation, itching, and redness will become more pronounced.

It is prohibited to use the products if you have an individual intolerance to the components specified in the recipe.

Tick-borne diseases

If the epidermis between the fingers is very peeling, this may indicate the presence of skin parasites - mites. Frequent “guests” of the skin of the hands are demodex and scabies mites. The first causes such an unpleasant disease as demodicosis, the second – scabies.

Tick-borne diseases are very difficult to treat. It is a deep misconception that they can be gotten rid of with the help of antibacterial drugs. Antimicrobial agents for this etiology of redness between the fingers will be powerless; more radical measures are needed here.

So, sulfur ointment helps a lot with scabies. It is also used quite often for demodicosis. The mechanism of action of this medicine is that it paralyzes the parasite - the scabies mite or demodex. As a result, he loses the opportunity not only to continue his life activities, but also to reproduce.

Prevention

You can prevent the appearance of new irritation by following the rules of nutrition and care. Recommendations for protecting your skin from damage:

1. Wash your hands with water that is not too hot or cold.
2. Wear gloves in winter.
3. Wash your hands with baby soap.
4. Apply protective cream to them in the summer.
5. Use skin nourishing creams every day.
6. Exfoliate 2 times a week to remove remaining dead cells.

Nutrition affects the protective functions of the skin. It is worth limiting the consumption of the following products:

• Sahara;
• milk;
• fast food;
• fried food;
• conservation;
• chocolate (milk).

Wedding signs

Wedding signs are also associated with fingers, which you should take a closer look at. If before the marriage ceremony a young girl is itching between her fingers, then she can relax. The celebration will take place without problems, and the relationship itself will be strong and happy.

Does it itch at night the day before the ceremony? Then you should worry. Some trouble or problem will arise due to which you will have to set the wedding date for another day. There's nothing you can do about it.

Why do the fingers of your right hand itch?

Fingers on your right hand itch - expect good events and favorable changes. But a detailed interpreter will help clarify which area of ​​life the sign will be associated with:

• Thumb. Sudden, causeless itching promises the onset of a favorable period. Luck will be on your side, so you can safely take on new projects, solve long-standing complex issues and realize your dreams. Over the next few days, circumstances will work out for the best - you will always find yourself in the right place at the right time. You can also count on cash receipts, and from a completely unexpected source. Don't forget to buy a lottery ticket or take part in some drawing, because fortune is on your side.
• Forefinger. Scabies on the index finger is associated with the professional sphere, so it is this area that will be affected by important changes for the better. Often the sign indicates career growth, an increase in wages, or receiving a lucrative job offer if the person was previously looking for one. But an itchy finger may also indicate that planned business negotiations or a business trip will go well. For students or schoolchildren, this sign portends successful passing of exams or obtaining good results on a test.
• Middle finger. Your middle finger itches - one of these days you will receive an unexpected profit. It should be taken into account that the money will go away as suddenly as it appears, so it is worth thinking about how to manage it correctly in order to get the maximum benefit from such a gift of fate. Esotericists recommend spending money on something that you have long dreamed of, but could not afford.
• Ring finger. When the ring finger on your right hand itches, dramatic changes in your personal life will happen very soon. For single people, this sign predicts a fateful meeting, and those who are in a relationship are about to go down the aisle with their loved one. For family people, the ring finger may itch before receiving huge profits. Also, this sign often indicates the appearance of a secret admirer who will soon reveal himself.
• Little finger. Itching of the little finger on the right hand warns of temporary difficulties and troubles that can affect any area of ​​life. Those who are in a relationship will encounter misunderstandings with their loved one, and single people will encounter misunderstandings with one of their relatives. For men, this sign often foreshadows troubles at work, conflicts with colleagues or superiors. Fortunately, any negative situation can be resolved fairly quickly, and you won’t have to make any special efforts.

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Recipes for homemade hand masks

Depending on the expected result and the specific problem, use one of the proposed recipes to combat dry hand skin:

• Take the following ingredients - half a banana, honey and butter - a tablespoon each. Mix everything until smooth in a water bath. Distribute evenly on your hands, hold for half an hour;
• cucumber plus oatmeal - grate the vegetable, chop the flakes. Mix the mixture and apply to the skin. Keep for 15 minutes;
• an effective cream mask - 100 ml of boiling water, a couple of tablespoons of St. John's wort, one tablespoon each of lanolin and olive oil. Brew the herb in boiling water, and the oil in a water bath. Strain the mixture, mix with oil and lanolin. Leave for two hours.