itchy hands
#35
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Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan
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Originally Posted by Hosta
anybody know any reason why hands would suddenly start itching for no reason the is no allergic reaction to anything it happens a different times of day its not from touching anything because it happens in different places and its just the hands nothing else its driving my husband up the wall and I have to listen to the whining about it. thanks
#36
I just saw a dermatoligst(not spelled right) I had this itching and awful rash for 4 months. It was a severe case of exzema. She perscribed a steroid cream you use 10 days. Well, its cleared up. Its from the cold and having damp hands. I have to wear gloves and even cotton ones dusting. I tried everything. It drove me nuts. Hope you get relief soon.
#37
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 282
Originally Posted by k9dancer
For me, itching hands is the first symptom of a food allergy. If I take a couple of Benedryl right away, I may be able to avoid a trip to the ER.
over my body. Kept up for 2 or 3 days, could not figure out
what could be causing it. Called the Dr's office and nurse said
take a Benedryl tablet and see if that helpsl Yup!, it stopped
and haven't had a problem since.
#38
I get what I believe is a diabetic itch of my hands every now and again aqueous cream works well. If he hasn't been checked out, see if his sugar levels are OK and you may find that is the answer. All the best.
#39
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Portland, OR via Hawaii
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Originally Posted by Barbara W
Originally Posted by Hosta
anybody know any reason why hands would suddenly start itching for no reason the is no allergic reaction to anything it happens a different times of day its not from touching anything because it happens in different places and its just the hands nothing else its driving my husband up the wall and I have to listen to the whining about it. thanks
In the mean time I would suggest keeping a daily log to see if it starts at the same time, or after doing something with chemicals or whatever. That would be helpful when it comes time to see the doctor, because I'm sure these questions will be asked. Other than a hand lotion, I don't think I would take anything for it until seeing a doctor.
If your husband balks at seeing the doctor then I would suggest that he do all the dish washing and also the laundry....by hand, since warm water might help relieve the itch. That might be a great time do re-wash all the items in the linen closet. We must keep him busy.
As I tell my husband, either see the doctor or keep your complaints to yourself, as I'm aware of it since he already told me all morning and I don't need to hear it anymore. :wink: ;) :lol:
#40
Sounds like he may have a yeast or fungal problem. Taking probiotics will probably help if this is the case. This is actually much more common then most people realize.
Kidney or liver problems can also cause the itching. I would try the probiotics and if they don't help, see a dermatologist.
Kidney or liver problems can also cause the itching. I would try the probiotics and if they don't help, see a dermatologist.
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