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Suggest Remedies For Itchy Red Feet, Hands And Arms

Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016

Question: I got a bad sunburn a month ago. Still very red and itchy feet, hands, arms. Been taking benedryl, using cortisone cream and aloe Vera cream and exceed cream. Now what?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use a moderately potent steroid cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.

Cortisone is a very mild topical steroid.
I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g either triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% or betamethasone valerate 0.1% or mometasone furoate 0.1% cream, twice daily.
In addition you may take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet once daily for symptomatic relief from itching

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 minutes later)

Are these prescriptions? Can I get them from you?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please talk to your primary care physician

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

These are prescription topical steroids. I request you to talk to your primary care physician to write a prescription for you.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

can I use Voltaren Gel?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Voltaren gel should not be used

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

No. It contains diclofenac and is used mainly for muscle and joint pains. It might cause more skun irritation if the skin is already sensitive due to sunburn.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 minutes later)

Excema cream? Aquafor ointment? I am at home with a broken foot in this teeny mountain town where it is snowing and I don't know if I can get out. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
These creams would be fine

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes. You may use eczema cream, twice daily as well as aquafor ointment.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar