What are the small white transparent spots on the hands?
Disease description:
Recently, I noticed many small white transparent spots on my hands. I would like to know, what are these small white transparent spots on the hands?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
White transparent small spots on the hands may be caused by various skin conditions, including but not limited to the following:
1. Dyshidrotic eczema: This is a blistering skin disease that occurs on the hands or feet and may be related to allergies, skin infections, or psychological factors. It causes small, white transparent blisters on the hands, accompanied by symptoms such as itching, pain, or peeling.
2. Eczema: Eczema is an inflammatory skin disease that can form polymorphic skin rashes on the skin surface, including papulovesicles, which may appear transparent. Eczema can occur on any part of the body, including the hands.
3. Herpes: Herpes is a skin disease caused by herpes virus infection, which may result in single or multiple blisters on the skin surface of the hands, appearing as white transparent small spots.
4. Tinea manuum: Tinea manuum is caused by a fungal infection and can cause symptoms such as blisters, itching, and flaking on the skin surface of the hands. The blisters may also appear as white transparent small spots.
It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and undergo appropriate examinations and treatment according to the doctor's instructions.
