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What Causes Itching Of Hands And Feet?
With children s hand and foot what can I do about the itching?!!! We have tried cool cloths, oatmeal baths, children s Benadryl, and 1% Hydrocortizone (only on his feet, he is 2 and puts his hands in his mouth which is not great right now). It is worse at night so Mommy is getting little sleep. Suggestions?
Thu, 14 Aug 2014
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Your history suggests that it may be scabies.
Single local application of Permethrin ointment or lotion is the drug of choice.
Local application of Calodryl lotion and oral Cetrizine will temporarily relieve itching.
Secondary infection due to scratching may be treated with suitable antibiotic.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Your history suggests that it may be scabies.
Single local application of Permethrin ointment or lotion is the drug of choice.
Local application of Calodryl lotion and oral Cetrizine will temporarily relieve itching.
Secondary infection due to scratching may be treated with suitable antibiotic.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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