News - August 12, 2016; 1:32 PM ET. As Earth passes through the debris of Comet Swift-Tuttle late this week, the glowing trains of dying meteors will streak across the night sky, marking the annual return of the Perseid meteor shower.
Fungus of the hands (tinea manuum): Tinea mannum is the fungus that affects the hands and the palms. Commonly, it is seen on the fingers. Some of the symptoms of this kind of infection are as follows. Ringworm of the nail (rinea unguium): Tinea unguium is a dermatophyte that affects the nails.
Hand-foot syndrome is a reaction that occurs with certain chemotherapy drugs when they leak into the tissues of the hands and feet, causing irritation and inflammation of the tissues. If it becomes serious, it can lead to peeling and blisters and can be very painful. If you have this condition, it's important to tell your doctor right away. Your doctor may choose to decrease your chemotherapy dosage or postpone a chemo treatment if you're having a severe reaction. Icing your hands and feet can help; also avoid washing dishes in hot water or putting pressure on hands by squeezing tools.