What is going on with my hand?

[NewYearNewMe1000]

Hi, I’ve had this rash on my hand for a couple of weeks. Does anyone recognise what it is? TIA X

Might it be contact dermatitis, from something like handwash?

That looks as if it could be scabies. Have a google and look at some photos and see what you think

Hiya, funny enough, I have bought a new handwash 😞, thank you for your reply x

I will look up scabies, I’m slightly terrified though. Thank you for replying x

I think scabies.

Apparently there's a scabies epidemic currently, according to something I heard on the radio recently.

If it is, it's treatable, but you will need to treat the whole household and launder everything.

Yes another vote for scabies. Plus look for track marks going up your hands which is also a sign

Thank you everyone for your responses x

What's the line going across your hand? Or is it just the light?

its the shadow of my ‘phone.

I had scabies many years ago. Didn't look as scaly as that but for me, it itched like mad - that's how I realised I had it.

Update: spoke to the GP, it’s contact dermatitis and have been given some creams to treat it. Thank you everyone for your replies, I truly appreciate that you took the time to respond x

...but it could also be eczema/dematitis eg because that's a bit of your hand that doesn't get the handwash rinsed/wiped as much as the rest - especially of you need to wash your hands a lot. Or it could even be the hand equivalent of athelete's foot, for similar reasons.

I would be inclined to try a pharmacy first of all, as they might be able to advise - but you may be told you need a doctors' appointment for a proper diagnosis and prescription. Good luck.

@NewYearNewMe1000 , it looks like what happens to my hands if I use handwash. Stop using it, and use a bar of soap or a liquid soap instead.
Not all liquid soaps are soap, quite a few are detergent-based.

cross posted! great service from your GP!