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How Can Itchy Rashes On The Hands And Feet Be Treated?

i had an ion detox footbath, 1st time, i have broke out w itchy feet, hands that started out w red tiny blisters, and a yeast infection. im 58, never had one since i was 5,Went to the doctor she gave me some cream for my itching.And one pill for my yeast infection.I looked it up online, I guess I have a skin fungal infection. My doctor didn t say what it was.I m itching so bad but I put vinegar on it.How long will this take to clear up?And did I get it from that ion foot bath?
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

There is a possibility that the any of the salts or other ingredients used for the detox foot bath therapy has caused an allergic reaction causing Contact Dermatitis.

Due to reaction there us itching and blisters over the hand and feet..

It does not look probably like a fungal infection, but if you have a doubt consult an Emergency room and get evaluated clinically.

For now to reduce itching you can apply a steroid ointment over the bumps, you can also apply Calamine lotion or Benadryl cream for reducing itching..
You can take anti allergics like Levocetrizine, Benadryl, Allegra for relieving the itch and resolving the bumps..
Do cool compresses or ice packs over the itchy areas to reduce inflammation and itching..
Avoid scratching the bumps to avoid infection and further injury to the skin..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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How Can Itchy Rashes On The Hands And Feet Be Treated?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. There is a possibility that the any of the salts or other ingredients used for the detox foot bath therapy has caused an allergic reaction causing Contact Dermatitis. Due to reaction there us itching and blisters over the hand and feet.. It does not look probably like a fungal infection, but if you have a doubt consult an Emergency room and get evaluated clinically. For now to reduce itching you can apply a steroid ointment over the bumps, you can also apply Calamine lotion or Benadryl cream for reducing itching.. You can take anti allergics like Levocetrizine, Benadryl, Allegra for relieving the itch and resolving the bumps.. Do cool compresses or ice packs over the itchy areas to reduce inflammation and itching.. Avoid scratching the bumps to avoid infection and further injury to the skin.. Hope this helps.. Regards.