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What Causes Irritating Itch On Palms And Fingers?
Hello, I am experiencing an irritating itch on both my palms and fingers. It seems to get worse at night and the more I scratch these red and blotchy circles appear. I've looked up online pictures of itchy palms but none of the results seem to match, I don't have bumps or sores, just these odd circular botches. Its awful itchy, if anyone has any idea of what this is or how I can treat it, that would be wonderful. Thank you.
Tue, 16 Sep 2014
Hello Patient,
What you are describing is a classic allergic reaction of the skin to some substance that you have touched.
Most people develop such eruptions, or blotches, as you call them, when they touch a plant, animal, some surface, and even some spices and flowers. The skin gets locally irritated and you start feeling itchy.
As a part of the allergic reaction, the skin then swells a little and becomes red, giving rise to the classic blotches or wheals, as they are termed. wash your hands thoroughly with a mild antiseptic soap and cold water.
Take APIS 30 three pills every 2 hours. It is a homeopathic medicine and will control your allergy and itching. You can apply unmedicated petroleum jelly or dab some olive oil on the skin to control the itching.
All the best!
What you are describing is a classic allergic reaction of the skin to some substance that you have touched.
Most people develop such eruptions, or blotches, as you call them, when they touch a plant, animal, some surface, and even some spices and flowers. The skin gets locally irritated and you start feeling itchy.
As a part of the allergic reaction, the skin then swells a little and becomes red, giving rise to the classic blotches or wheals, as they are termed. wash your hands thoroughly with a mild antiseptic soap and cold water.
Take APIS 30 three pills every 2 hours. It is a homeopathic medicine and will control your allergy and itching. You can apply unmedicated petroleum jelly or dab some olive oil on the skin to control the itching.
All the best!
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