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What Causes Itching And Peeling Of Skin On Hands And Soles During Pregnancy?
I AM IN THE THIRD TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY DURING THE END OF MY SECOND TRIMESTER, I STARTED WITH SEVERE ITCHING OF HANDS AND SOLE OF MY FEET AND IT LASTED FOR ABOUT 10 DAYS , ITCHING STOPPED THEN AFTER THAT I GOT PEELING SKIN ON BOTH THE PALMS OF MY HANDS AND SOLES OF MY FEET, MY HANDS HAVE CLEARED UP PUT NOT THE SOLES OF MY FEET THEY STILL PEEL, WHAT CAUSES THAT AND WHY
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
Fungus infection should be the cause. The skin of the palmer surfaces of the hands&soles of feet are the sites of fungal infection, scrappings of the palms&soles in hydrogen peroxide should be microscopically examined &confirmed. Treatment locally miconizole cream,oral antifungal are to be avoided
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