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Does Itching In Hands Indicate Shingles?
for three weeks I have had my hands itch. no rashes, no welts, not dry skin, just an itch. If I scratch ofcourse I will then feel bumps. a lot of stress is my life right now. could it be a form of shingels on your hands? had this on my right side and back before but was painful and itchy
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Not every itch is shingles. Shingles has different history and presentation with vesicular rash after pain and paresthesias.
Apply HC DermaPax (hydrocortisone/diphenhydramine) 3 times a day. Take claritin 1 daily for 5 days. it will resolve in days.
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DR. HANIF
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Thanks for consulting me at virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
Not every itch is shingles. Shingles has different history and presentation with vesicular rash after pain and paresthesias.
Apply HC DermaPax (hydrocortisone/diphenhydramine) 3 times a day. Take claritin 1 daily for 5 days. it will resolve in days.
Hope it helped you today. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues, feel free to 'ask me a question' directly from my profile.
You can also attach Lab reports and pictures directly from the question window, or by emailing it to attachments@healthcaremagic.com with the Subject as, Attention: Dr. Muhammad Hanif, and the lab reports and images will directly reach my inbox for review.
May you get very well soon and have a wonderful time ahead. Please don't forget to give your valuable feedback and five star rating, to help me assist you in a better way in future too. Please, write a review about your experience with me.
Regards!
DR. HANIF
PHILADELPHIA, USA
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