Finger Tip Eczema
Eczema also called atopic dermatitis is a well known skin disorder. People with very dry and sensitive skin are more sensitive to this disorder. Coin sized red watery patches are formed on the skin. These rashes can be prominent on the hands but can spread on to other parts of the body. It can also restrict its spread on the fingertips, which is called fingertip eczema. Adults and the children can suffer from this disease regardless of the age and the gender. The eczema in the infants and the small children can get cured with the growing age.
Eczema is not a contagious disorder and can be cured by taking good care of the skin. Keeping the skin lubricated is essential for the people who are suffering from eczema. Finger tip eczema, as the name says, is an eczema in which the tips of the fingers get affected. There is a feeling of numbness on the tips of the fingers. Stiffness in the fingers is the prime symptom of this disorder. You cannot bend or move this finger as the stiffness is accompanied by pain and burning sensation. Cracking of the fingertips is prevalent in such cases.
When the fingertip eczema begins to heal there is a tingling sensation in the affected areas. After a few days's the skin start to peel off. The peeling of the skin continues until the whole portion is peeled off, thus giving a fresh and a new look to the finger. This cycle may reappear after few months but on a different finger of the same hand. There is no specific cure to this disorder but can be controlled by taking preventive measures.
Using the soaps only when necessary can help prevent the irritation to the affected skin. Wipe the hands completely dry with a clean soft towel after washing them. If you are required to frequently put your hands in water, use plastic or vinyl gloves. Wearing a pair cotton gloves inside the plastic gloves will keep the sweat off the palms while working. Take regular breaks in between your work to remove the gloves to avoid the sweat to get accumulated on the palms. Gloves will protect the hands from extreme climatic changes and will prevent them from drying.
Products that can elevate the eczema should be avoided. Use mild soaps like Oil of Olay, Dove etc to calm the irritated skin. Take bath not more than once a day, as bathing may wash away the essentials oils of the skin. Maintain the level of the temperatures of the house, cars and the work place as extreme climates may irritate the skin.When you do the laundry avoid the use of harsh chemical detergents. Sensitive skin is allergic to the synthetic fabrics; use natural fabrics like cotton that give a soft feeling to the skin. Pat the skin dry, with a soft and always clean towel, instead of rubbing it that might make the skin flaky. Gently massage the skin with the moisturizers as frequently as possible to retain the moisture of the skin. On a daily basis taking care of the skin and making small changes in the lifestyle will help eliminating the disorder.