What Can I Do To Reduce Severe Itching On The Palms?

Posted on Fri, 9 Mar 2018

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Question : Both my palms are itching a lot. What can I do?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Antihistaminic & Cortisone cream.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I would recommend you to take antihistaminic like tablet cetirizine depending on the intensity of itching and apply cortisone cream on the affected areas.

This should relieve your itching.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (24 hours later)

is cetrizine over the counter? If so, what is the brand name. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, cetirizine is available as over the counter.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, cetirizine is over the counter medicine. It is available as Zyrtec tablet.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng