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What Causes Itchy Patches On Hands, Forearms And Feet?
For several days, different patches of skin itch and sometimes I see raised little welts. Tops of hands, forearms, feet, are most common. If I ice it it helps but it comes back and rotates to different area. My skin is not dry as I use lotion all the time. Any thoughts?
Wed, 2 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you son have symptoms of itchy patches on hands, forearms and feet . It could be due to allergic reactions , fungal infection , psoriasis and contact dermatitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take combination of anti histamine along with anti-inflammatory drug. Your symptoms will resolve in 4-5 days. f condition doesn't get improve the consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may order skin patch test , allergy test and blood test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe anti inflammatory , immunosuppressants and corticosteroid ointment . I would suggest you to maintain proper personal hygiene , apply petroleum jelly to affected area , take over the counter anti histamine like bendryl and apply cold compresses on affected area .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you son have symptoms of itchy patches on hands, forearms and feet . It could be due to allergic reactions , fungal infection , psoriasis and contact dermatitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take combination of anti histamine along with anti-inflammatory drug. Your symptoms will resolve in 4-5 days. f condition doesn't get improve the consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may order skin patch test , allergy test and blood test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe anti inflammatory , immunosuppressants and corticosteroid ointment . I would suggest you to maintain proper personal hygiene , apply petroleum jelly to affected area , take over the counter anti histamine like bendryl and apply cold compresses on affected area .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
These lesions would be called urticaria.
They are most commonly due to allergies but can also be due to different possible causes.
Some persons get the rash in response to heat, cold , trauma to skin, exercise , water.
Allergy testing can pinpoint a specific allergy.
Antihistamines can help treat the rash. These are over the counter.
I hope this helps
These lesions would be called urticaria.
They are most commonly due to allergies but can also be due to different possible causes.
Some persons get the rash in response to heat, cold , trauma to skin, exercise , water.
Allergy testing can pinpoint a specific allergy.
Antihistamines can help treat the rash. These are over the counter.
I hope this helps
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