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1. Tauney Nicole

   November 4th, 2009 at 6:40 pm

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   Go to a doctor! it could be anything from a normal skin irritant to a form of STD

2. DMdoc32

   November 4th, 2009 at 6:40 pm

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   First, Is it 1 hand only or both?

   Next, try and think if there is some reason for it to be there. Did you start using anything new like a lotion or did you recently start using a cleaning product that might be irritating? A "Contact Dermatitis" could be caused by any new cosmetic product or any product that you use your hands to apply. These may be causing the rash and avoidance may cause them to go away. This is probably the most likely cause of your rash and close monitoring of things that might be causing it is you best bet. The other option is that it is a reaction to excess sweating, but there is not specific treatment for it if that is the case, but usually clears up on its own. Keep you hands clean and dry, use gentle soap without fragrances and a mild scentless hand moisturizer is you best bet. If it persists and you need real help, make an appointment with a Dermatologist and don’t waste time with a primary care doctor.

   If it is in both palms, and soles of feet there are some other things to consider. You should also look to see if there are any other rashes or warts anywhere. Syphillis may cause a rash on the palms and soles of the feet, but is usually not itchy and would be accompanied by genital lesions or warts.