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What Can Be The Cause For Itching In The Hands And Fingers?
a few weeks ago my hands and fingers began itching terribly every time they come in contact with water - even if I am not washing them with soap. I have stopped using hand creams and changed soaps just in case that is having an affect. I have also not come into contact with poison ivy or anything like that. I do have mild allergy to pollen, though. It is annoying and I d like to find out what it could be. Thanks
Fri, 23 Mar 2018
Hello,
As per your case history of itching on hands, my treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-b cream twice daily on the affected skin.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are an oral steroid, hydroxyzine, took only after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
As per your case history of itching on hands, my treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-b cream twice daily on the affected skin.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are an oral steroid, hydroxyzine, took only after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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