Tinea Manuum

Tinea manuum is a fungal infection of the skin on the hands. Tinea Manuum lesions are circumscribed to the groin and gluteal cleft. Commonly, tinea manuum causes a scaly rash which may be accompanied by burning or itching. Much frequently, tinea manuum causes a slowly extending region of peeling, dryness and moderate itching on the palm of one hand (hyperkeratotic tinea). Skin markings may be increased. The infection is confined to the stratum corneum of the epidermis. Vellus hair (the fine hair present on glabrous skin) may be targetted , and the hair follicle may serve as a stockpile for the fungus.

Occassionally, the surrounding skin can become infected and cause Cellulitis (inflammation). The situation is more frequent in men than in women. In various parts of the world, various species cause tinea manuum. Fungal transmission occurs by direct contact with infected persons, animals, soil or fomites. They can also be passed by contact with pets that carry the fungus (cats are common carriers).

Topical therapy is suggested for a generalized infection because dermatophytes rarely attack living tissues. It is typically more contentious than tinea pedis but similar in look. It can frequently be treated with long term use of a topical antifungal cream.

Causes of Tinea manuum

The common causes and risk factor's of Tinea manuum include the following:

• A fungal infection of the skin on the hands.
• Chemical irritation.
• Direct contact with infected persons, soil or fomites.
• Contact with a defiled object such as a towel or gardening tool.
• Lichen simplex chronicus.
• Contact with pets which bear the fungus (cats are common carriers).

Symptoms of Tinea manuum

Some Some sign and symptoms related to Tinea manuum :

• Majorily, a blistering rash on the edges of the fingers or palm.
• Itching in groin, thigh skin folds, or anus.
• If the infection is not cured, it may cause the skin to crack.
• It can also cause the skin to be wet and "weepy."
• Abnormally dark or light skin.

Treatment of Tinea manuum

Here is list of the techniques for treating Tinea manuum :

• Topical therapy is generally sufficient to cure tinea manuum.
• Tinea infections are cured with topical or systemic oral antifungal medications, and, sometimes, both.
• If the area is wet and "lachrymose," an aluminum subacetate solution may help with wetness, and also with the infection. 
• Anytime the infection includes the hair or the nails, an oral antifungal medication must be used.
• Keep the skin clean and dry.
• If the rash is only dry and scaly, then treat it with any of the multitudinous anti-fungus creams currently available.

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