Pimples on the wrist itch: small, watery, red. Why did they appear, what is it, photo

Human body rash appears in most cases under the influence of certain external or internal factors. It itches, hurts and causes discomfort. A dermatologist will help determine the cause of the appearance of pimples on the wrist. It is important to go to the hospital in a timely manner and undergo a complete examination. Based on the test results, the specialist will select the most effective treatment in order to prevent possible complications.

Types of wrist rashes

In medicine, rashes on the body are called exanthema. They differ among themselves in appearance, provoking factors and the area of ​​localization. More often, pimples appear immediately on the hands, since they are the first to come into contact with provoking factors.

There are the following types of small rashes that occur on the wrist:

Name	Description
Watery	The bubbles are small, filled with liquid exudate.
Dry pimples	Hard and empty rashes that look like pimples.
Purulent	Inflamed pustules, inside of which purulent exudate accumulates.
Red	The rash resembles an insect bite. In most cases, they are accompanied by itching.
Subcutaneous	The bumps are small in size, the natural color of which changes.

There are numerous reasons that provoke a rash on the body, in particular on the wrist.

There are also factors that trigger pathological processes:

• hormonal disorders;
• deficiency of vitamins in the human body;
• chronic stress, depression;
• insect bites;
• improper nutrition;
• non-compliance with simple rules of personal hygiene;
• wounds, injuries and scratches on the skin through which the infection penetrates into the upper layer of the epidermis.

A dermatologist will help to establish an accurate diagnosis; it is important, when a characteristic rash appears, to go to the hospital and undergo an examination.

Allergic reaction

Pimples on the wrist (rashes itch, as the body responds to the effects of provoking factors) often appear as an allergic reaction to a specific irritant. It can be pet hair, medicines, plant pollen.

Given the origin of the pathological condition, the following allergic reactions are distinguished, which are accompanied by rashes on the body:

Name	Description
Food	An allergic reaction occurs immediately after consuming certain foods. Hands become covered with pimples, itch, redden. The hives-like rash resembles vesicles of liquid exudate. It is accompanied by redness and burning sensation, it causes severe discomfort to a person.
Medicinal	An allergic reaction is more often provoked by antibacterial drugs, antidepressants, hormonal agents. The disease is accompanied by rashes on the palms.
Contact	An allergic reaction occurs after contact with pollen, pet hair. Pimples form on the hands of a person, which are accompanied by burning and redness. When you press on the rash, severe pain is felt. As the allergy progresses, the bubbles burst, painful wounds form in their place.

An allergic reaction must be treated in a complex with the use of traditional drugs. If there are no serious contraindications, a dermatologist or allergist recommends using folk remedies (ointments, herbal tinctures).

Infectious diseases

Many pathologies have an infectious nature of development, therefore, in this situation, differential diagnosis is necessary. Such diseases are accompanied by a strong inflammatory process and other accompanying symptoms. The affected areas of the body swell, redden, itch and hurt.

In addition, infectious pathologies can be contagious, so they should be treated under the supervision of a dermatologist or infectious disease specialist.

Name	Description
Psoriasis	The disease often occurs against the background of psychological disorders, after prolonged stress and nervous experiences. In some situations, internal comorbidities are the cause.
Rubella	An infectious disease that is accompanied by small red pimples on the human body. Acute viral infection is more commonly diagnosed in children. The causative agent of the disease cannot be in the environment for a long time, therefore, infection of a healthy organism occurs during close contact with a sick person.
Chickenpox	A pathological condition in which small pimples with liquid exudate inside are formed on the patient's skin. As the disease progresses, the bubbles burst, and a specific crust forms in their place. Chickenpox is accompanied by a high body temperature.

All infectious diseases require medical attention and the supervision of a dermatologist. It is not recommended to treat rashes on the body on your own, since you can aggravate your health condition.

Dermatological diseases

Pimples on the wrist can appear as a result of various dermatological pathologies. They are a kind of allergic reaction of the body to certain irritants.

In most cases, they itch, redden, and are accompanied by additional clinical signs.

Name	Description
Neurodermatitis	The disease is characterized by the appearance of small pink papules on the skin. They itch a lot. Neurodermatitis is a chronic pathology that periodically worsens, therefore it requires preventive treatment and specialist supervision.
Prickly heat	The disease is more common in children, but rarely occurs in adults. Rashes appear in areas of excessive sweating (groin, folds on the arms and legs, armpits). Pimples with prickly heat cause severe discomfort, accompanied by intense itching. They should not be combed, as there is a high probability of the spread of the disease throughout the body, which complicates the therapy process.
Follicular keratosis	The pathological condition is accompanied by rashes on the body in the form of small tubercles, they more resemble goose bumps. They can appear one at a time or in groups. Follicular keratosis provokes hormonal imbalance, vitamin deficiency, toxins in the human body and impaired material metabolism.

Dermatological diseases more often appear due to an allergic reaction or damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The same goes for stress and depression.

Fungal diseases

Pimples on the wrist (itchy and inflamed rashes against the background of the development of the inflammatory process) also often provoke fungal microorganisms. Accompanying symptoms are not only itching, but also peeling of the skin, the appearance of a characteristic spot.

Pathological processes cannot be ignored, since the waste products of fungi can provoke severe intoxication of the body.

Name	Description
Dermatomycosis	Pathology is transmitted during direct contact with a sick person or through household items, personal items (towel, clothes). Typical symptoms of dermatomycosis: red pimples on the hands; severe itching; burning; a ribbed surface of a crimson or yellow-gray hue forms on the skin; the spots are peeling.
Lichen	The pathological condition is characterized by the appearance of a characteristic spot on the inside of the hand, oval or round wrist. There is also peeling and occasional oozing. Pathological processes proceed without a pronounced inflammatory process.
Candidiasis	A disease that affects not only the skin, but also the internal organs (intestines, mucous membranes). The causative agent is a yeast-like fungus - candida. Its activity increases when the immunity of the human body decreases. The affected area of ​​the body becomes inflamed, the skin turns red. A spot appears with clear boundaries. In some situations, the skin is moist and covered with a specific coating.

Fungal pathologies must be treated comprehensively, under the supervision of a dermatologist. Diseases are easily transmitted, so the patient should be isolated from the people around him during therapy.

Scabies

In medicine, the pathology is called itch itching, it is provoked by a skin parasite (Sarcoptes scabiei scabies mite). The first symptoms of the disease in humans after infection appear in 1-2 weeks. The main symptom is itching, which gets worse in the evening or at night.

First, papules and vesicles appear, which indicate the movement of the tick. Symptoms of an allergic nature gradually appear, as a reaction to the vital activity of the parasite.

Neurogenic rash

Pimples on the wrist itch and cause discomfort sometimes as a result of nervous strain. Rashes on the body appear after a strong emotional outburst or prolonged stress. Nervous exhaustion provokes the development of many diseases that affect the internal organs and often occur in a latent form.

But there are pathologies accompanied by pimples on the hands. It is impossible not to notice them. We are talking about lichen, vitiligo, psoriasis.

More often, the fair sex is faced with such diseases, since they are more sensitive than men. Difficult to endure various stresses, troubles, against the background of which neuroses develop and characteristic symptoms appear.

In some situations, pimples on the wrist are the cause of the slagging of the human body. For such patients, a dermatologist recommends adhering to a certain dietary intake and taking sorbents. If the rash itches, you can apply special ointments to them. Pathological processes require complex therapy under the supervision of a specialist.

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