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What Causes Persistent Itching In Palm And Feet?
Question: i have insistent itching in hands (esp. fingers) and feet (tops of toes and foot). Have had the problem with feet only, occasionally, since fourth grade. No good diagnosis. It has returned with itching in the hands. Seems associated with hair follicles, though not always. Had Chicken Pox, Mumps and German Measles as a child. Any advice?
Brief Answer:
kindly provide following details
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern.
Such itch hands and feet can be due to number of reasons. I would like to know following details -
1 ) Is the itch associated with any rash or there is no rash?
2) Is the itch continuous or intermittent?
3) any aggravating or relieving factors for itch?
4) what is your occupation?
5) how about your thyroid profile, Diabetic status, liver and kidney function test?
6) Do you have history of recurrent cold and cough?
7) History of asthma in family or personal history?
Kindly revert back with the reply of above mentioned questions so that I can advise you accordingly.
Thanks
kindly provide following details
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern.
Such itch hands and feet can be due to number of reasons. I would like to know following details -
1 ) Is the itch associated with any rash or there is no rash?
2) Is the itch continuous or intermittent?
3) any aggravating or relieving factors for itch?
4) what is your occupation?
5) how about your thyroid profile, Diabetic status, liver and kidney function test?
6) Do you have history of recurrent cold and cough?
7) History of asthma in family or personal history?
Kindly revert back with the reply of above mentioned questions so that I can advise you accordingly.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Follow up questions:
1. Yes, there is a rash which is aggravated by scratching. Not so much on the hands as the feet.
2. Intermittent. Often going years without appearing.
3. Heat and stress.
4. Warehouse. On feet all day.
5. Unknown. Notice no other problems. Lost weight recently (60 lbs.) through diet. Current weight: 210. Height: 6'3".
6. No cough or cold.
7. No asthma or family history.
1. Yes, there is a rash which is aggravated by scratching. Not so much on the hands as the feet.
2. Intermittent. Often going years without appearing.
3. Heat and stress.
4. Warehouse. On feet all day.
5. Unknown. Notice no other problems. Lost weight recently (60 lbs.) through diet. Current weight: 210. Height: 6'3".
6. No cough or cold.
7. No asthma or family history.
Brief Answer:
atopic dermatitis is most likely possibility
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com.
Thanks for replying to all queries.
As per details, the most likely possibility for your symptoms is a condition of skin called Atopic dermatitis. It is characterised by generalised dryness of skin associated with itch. It is more common on hands and legs.
The course of disease is very variable. Yhe person is usually allergic and sensitive to all the possible allergens like dust, dirt deodrant,pollen grains etc.
The condition usually worsens in winter season.
In such cases, I advice my patients to apply liberal amount of moisturiser over body preferably semi wet body multiple times a day. For the rash, you may apply mild to moderate potency topical steroid like mometasone over the affected area.
Antihistaminics like levocetrizine also help.
Avoid exposure to any known allergen.
Visit your doctor so that he can examine you and give you prescription. You can share my opinion with him. I hope it helps.
Take care.
atopic dermatitis is most likely possibility
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com.
Thanks for replying to all queries.
As per details, the most likely possibility for your symptoms is a condition of skin called Atopic dermatitis. It is characterised by generalised dryness of skin associated with itch. It is more common on hands and legs.
The course of disease is very variable. Yhe person is usually allergic and sensitive to all the possible allergens like dust, dirt deodrant,pollen grains etc.
The condition usually worsens in winter season.
In such cases, I advice my patients to apply liberal amount of moisturiser over body preferably semi wet body multiple times a day. For the rash, you may apply mild to moderate potency topical steroid like mometasone over the affected area.
Antihistaminics like levocetrizine also help.
Avoid exposure to any known allergen.
Visit your doctor so that he can examine you and give you prescription. You can share my opinion with him. I hope it helps.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you so much, Dr. Bansal. Your reply seems to be spot-on. Very helpful. I hope you have a good day. Don
Brief Answer:
its my pleasure to help you here
Detailed Answer:
Its my pleasure to help you here.
In future, if you have any further query, you may ask me.
Stay healthy.
its my pleasure to help you here
Detailed Answer:
Its my pleasure to help you here.
In future, if you have any further query, you may ask me.
Stay healthy.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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