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What Causes Itching And Swelling In The Palm?

My husbands hands will begin to itch, palm area, swelling does occur. He takes an antihistamine product and it will eventually go away. He s also had swelling on his face, lips, along with itchiness. This has been coming and going for @ 5 weeks now.
posted on Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your husband's symptoms are pointing towards allergic reaction only leading to itchy and swollen palms.
It can be due to any soaps, detergents, any chemicals, foods etc.
So first of all get an allergy test done to rule out the exact cause of allergy.
Avoiding exposure to allergen is the best way to reduce allergy attack.
For now you can start using hypollergic detergents, soaps and cosmetics and also take anti allergy medicine if there is a reaction.
Also applying Caladryl lotion can soothe the skin.
Do ice packs to reduce inflammation and swelling..

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Causes Itching And Swelling In The Palm?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your husband s symptoms are pointing towards allergic reaction only leading to itchy and swollen palms. It can be due to any soaps, detergents, any chemicals, foods etc. So first of all get an allergy test done to rule out the exact cause of allergy. Avoiding exposure to allergen is the best way to reduce allergy attack. For now you can start using hypollergic detergents, soaps and cosmetics and also take anti allergy medicine if there is a reaction. Also applying Caladryl lotion can soothe the skin. Do ice packs to reduce inflammation and swelling.. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora