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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rashes On Hands And Feet
Question: I developed very itchy rash on back of hands and base of palms on saturday. today it developed on the feet. no new soaps, detergents, lotions, foods, medications....
Brief Answer:
fungal infection & psoriasis to rule out. ...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Can you please provide a picture of the itchy hands and feet?
You are reporting to have a previous history of scalp psoriasis. Unfortunately, psoriasis can occur anywhere in the body including hands and feet.
If I was your caring doctor would advise to run examination of skin scrapping to exclude fungal infection first. Then, to exclude psoriasis.
Looking forward to have the requested photo in!
Dr.Albana
fungal infection & psoriasis to rule out. ...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Can you please provide a picture of the itchy hands and feet?
You are reporting to have a previous history of scalp psoriasis. Unfortunately, psoriasis can occur anywhere in the body including hands and feet.
If I was your caring doctor would advise to run examination of skin scrapping to exclude fungal infection first. Then, to exclude psoriasis.
Looking forward to have the requested photo in!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It doesnt photograph well, but you can see sone bunps and inflamation. It flares on and off during the day. Doesnt seem like the psoraisis i have on my scalp
uploaded another pic. how much longer? its really itchy
uploaded another pic. how much longer? its really itchy
Brief Answer:
allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Sorry for the delay but I have just received your photos.
I have gone through your photos and noted the itchiness.
It seems to be allergic reaction to something you have been in contact.
Please :
- apply hydrocortisone cream alternating with anti histaminic cream (eg. Promethazine cream)
- take oral otc anti histamine drug ( ketotifen or loratadine)
If no improvement within a few days, should consult with dermatologist as you might need more specific treatment.
If the itchiness will get worse in a few hoursfrom now, should go to ER to take injections to ease itchiness.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana
allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Sorry for the delay but I have just received your photos.
I have gone through your photos and noted the itchiness.
It seems to be allergic reaction to something you have been in contact.
Please :
- apply hydrocortisone cream alternating with anti histaminic cream (eg. Promethazine cream)
- take oral otc anti histamine drug ( ketotifen or loratadine)
If no improvement within a few days, should consult with dermatologist as you might need more specific treatment.
If the itchiness will get worse in a few hoursfrom now, should go to ER to take injections to ease itchiness.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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