First of all, it should be understood that getting hives on fingers or hands is not much different than getting hives anywhere else. They can appear on any part of the body. But hives on fingers, or hives between fingers can be a little more bothersome and usually itch more.
Contact Urticaria a Likely Suspect
Common sense dictates that contact urticaria be looked at as a first possibility for the cause of hives on fingers and hands. Some allergic reactions happen suddenly just from skin contact with the allergen. Think about how many things your fingers and hands come in contact with daily and it becomes obvious why this is the most likely cause. A reaction to latex is common. So wearing latex gloves, even briefly, will cause hives on fingers. This is just one example but any time you develop hives on fingers, hands, or even the wrist area, think back to the last substance your hand came in contact with. It might be as simple as that.
Vibratory Hives on Fingers Also Common
Vibratory hives is experienced by many and if you are a person who uses hand tools or kitchen appliances, this may be causing your hives on fingers or hands. Again, this is kind of common sense but often overlooked. If this is a result of something you do for a living, you may need to find a long term solution of a natural type, or consider steroid treatments. Antihistamines don’t seem to provide much relief for vibratory hives.
Why Do Hives on Fingers Look Different than Hives Elsewhere on the Body?
Some people call hives on fingers “nettle rash” or “strawberry rash” or some other name. The fact is, they are still hives. Fingers and hands don’t have as much loose skin as other parts of the body. Because the skin is so tight, hives on fingers usually appears as little pimples of small rash-like areas. This is because the swelling just doesn’t have the opportunity in terms of skin area to present as large wheals or welts. But those small pimples will be every bit as itchy, even more so. Just use a little common sense and think of your hives on fingers and hands as any other case of hives. The location on the hands and fngers actually should make the cause a little easier to figure out.
