What to know about hand pimples

Several conditions can cause bumps on the hand, including eczema, ingrown hairs, insect bites, and more. Treatment may depend on the cause.An acne pimple develops when an oil gland becomes blocked and inflamed. A pimple is a small,

swollen bump. It may have a whitish top, which indicates that it contains pus.These pimples most commonly affect the face, chest, and back. While acne can also affect other parts of the body, it is less common on the hands.

However, other types of skin bumps are more likely to develop on the hand, and they may look like pimples. These may include ingrown hairs, insect bites, or molluscum, or they may result from a condition such as eczema.This article lists the most common causes of pimple-like bumps on the hand. It also describes their treatments and when to contact a doctor or dermatologist.Causes: Potential causes of a pimple-like bump on the hand include:Atopic dermatitis, Treatment People with AD may need to try several treatments before they find one that works. A combination of medical treatments and home remedies may be necessary.Treatment options include:,light therapies, including narrowband ultraviolet B therapy or controlled exposure to natural sunlight, corticosteroid creams to treat affected skin,topical calcineurin inhibitors, such as tacrolimus (Protopic), when AD forms in sensitive areas of the body, topical janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, such as ruxolitinib (Opzelura)oral antihistamines to help with itching at nightantibiotics for infections