Sever itching hands

[nursing student]

For the last two weeks my hands (the palms and between my fingers)will begin to itch periodically without warning. When I scrath them it only gets worse, the itching is intensified and they begin to burn. I have tried multiple things to relieve it but to no avail. It starts and stops continully through out the day and there is no one indicator of what might be causing it. I am worried that it might be my liver or gallbladder due to stones in my gallbladder. Or could it be decreased tissue perfussion to my hands? I know just enough to get into trouble and am concered about this due to the fact that I have tried everything and it does not seem to go away. I changed my soaps, lotions, and detergents. I have tried Benadryl and creams applied to the skin, they do not phase the itching. Please help.

Thank you

[Eveningsong]

My palm was itching. Location was at inside joint of my ring finger I scratched, kinda vigorously. My palm felt like someone dropped a red hot rock in it.  Lasted several seconds.  Rushed and placed hand on ice tray in freezer. Pain gradually subsidised. The pain was a level 25 on the pain scale, and I have a very high pain tolerance.  Any answers?

[Sosoyou]

Idk i am thinking maybe check the pancreas they say sometimes one don't know you have problems with it until you've been diagnosed with diabities and you never truely find out until worse and even then your symtoms just keep getting covered up do to other things that come from that one problem so ask to check your pancreas and let me know what your told good luck :)

[Sosoyou]

Idk i am thinking maybe check the pancreas they say sometimes one don't know you have problems with it until you've been diagnosed with diabites and you never truely find out until worse and even then your symtoms just keep getting covered up do to other things that come from that one problem so ask to check your pancreas and let me know what your told good luck :)

[Vivdahling]

I too had this happen to me all of a sudden! I am in my late 50's and this has never happened to me before.  My hands started to itch and it got worse as i scratched them.  So i tried to wash with soap and water and let my hands rinse under cold tap water but it didn't go away and even made me worry more.  I also used ice hoping the cold will stop the itch but the palm of my hands started to turn blotchy red and felt thick like some kind of allergic reaction.  I remembered I had bought tea tree oil to help with itchy mosquito bites.  So i put a few drops and rubbed it on my hands.  And wow!  The itching stopped and the redness gone in a few minutes.  I suggest using tea tree oil coz it is so effective with any skin itchiness.  Just makes me believe in the product.  You can get this at Walmart or CVS for less than $10.00!  Try it and hope it helps you like it helped me!

[selnair]

I have been having the same symptoms.  I am 51, I am diabetic and have high blood pressure.  I have been taking metformin and losartan.  I also take Zyrtec for allergies.  Are any of you diabetic and taking metformin, or have high blood pressure and taking losartan?  I wonder if the build up of medication might be causing this.  My diabetes is well controlled.  My A1C has been normal for almost two years.  I have been having these symptoms for two weeks now.  it started suddenly.   I noticed that I have pain in my shoulder and then my arm hurts, elbow, wrist, then get to my hands where my joints hurt, my fingers itch, not all at the same time and might be one or two of my fingers.  I scratch it and then the finger swells, and there is a lot pressure on the itching finger.  My doctor has no idea what it is.  It is treating as allergy, and possible nerve condition.  I have on both hands but not at the same time.  Weird!  

[Bobwen]

I have the exact same problem pinky finger and sometimes the second from the pinky and sometimes both hands at the same time not all fingers real tender but really itchy. Have that same affect on my toes pinky toes especially then the second one next to the pinky not on the same feet. Butt I also have really itchy palms and I have pain below the skin where it itches can't even put pressure on them. I scratch on rough surface. I use hot water helps it a little. But the hot water does work on the fingertips when they are itching and sore or like swollen. It all goes away at some point very little relief and then it comes all right back again. Fingers one at a time or two at a time not all on the same hand. And the damn itchy palms starts all over again. I wish I can figure it out. I feel like I'm the only one with this problem my wife thinks crazy. Someone can give me some help really appreciate it.

[Silakai]

Try applying lotion to your hands. The itching can be caused by dry skin. Your skin can dry out from over washing, coming into contact with certain products, etc. Lotion provided almost instant relief for me.

[surfgrl59]

I used to get exzema on occassion and doc would provide steroid cream - worked but returned.  Turns out that ex is caused by too much spicy and fried food and coffee.  I got off that and it went away. Accupuncture helps balance the system and underlying problem that creates the condition.  Have been free of ex for over a decade, but moved to remote area where most food is fried and drinking coffee again.  After a couple years of that, it's returning.  Skin ailments are most often sign of toxicity...if the kidneys or colon can't get rid of it, the body throws the toxin out via the skin. If we humans would just stick to the food nature provides and stop adding artificial chemicals and toxins, the body will heal itself.  

[Zinmae55]

I also had the same problem for years. Went to a dermatologist, tried every cream from moisturizer to hydrocortisone, nothing helped. I had gone to a orthopaedics for my back and was given steroid meds. It didn't help my back but literally stopped the itching. When the steroid finally came out of my system it started right back up. Waking me out of a sound sleep to itch. I had my fingers and top of my hands bleeding. Well I had to go back to the orthopedic for upper dural for my lower back and then again a cortisone shot . Both times didn't help my back but stopped the itching. So I went to my primary doctor and got steroid cream. All I can say what a relief. Have no clue what I have, don't wish it on anyone else.  My son also has it, he to went to many doctors no help. He is using the steroid cream, hands  are much better.  I really hope this helps.

[mkolomvotos]

What is the name of the steroid cream you use? My mom has gone to the doctors & they can't figure out what's wrong. Shes tried so many creams & nothing helps.

[Ciera44]

Lichen planus

[jerseyroots]

It sounds crazy banana peel thing works....it did for me, too.

My doc said it was a type of neuropathy but I don't buy it.  It seems whenever there's something they don't want to take the time to figure out they say it's due to my diabetes, therefore, neuropathy.  My feet are fine and my glucose counts are within being acceptable so it has to be something else going on.  If there is no banana available, I find my self rubbing the arms of my chair like crazy to get some relief from the itchiness.

[Basauve]

I have this problem but my doctor told me to take allergic relief .I take it as soon as my hands starts to itch and with in a 1/2 hour it stops itching.
You should try it.

[rediii]

zap itch with white vinegar, tesco 45p

[rediii]

white vinegar Tescos 45p

[Lalapipp]

I was doing some research as I am having this problem more frequently now than I was before. It has happened twice this week and now tonight. The itching is severe there is no rash. My skin gets red from the itching and then when it seems like I finally have relief there is swelling, mainly around the joints and it is hard to bend my fingers, grip things etc. There are a lot of things that can cause this and they range from liver and kindey disease to tumors or malignancy. I am guessing that is would take quite an array of tests to determine and rule out so many things.

[lcell]

i have had this same problem for the past 9 years.   nothing works except hydroxizine, but hate taking it, it makes me very groggy.   It is an itch that cannot be reached or relieved.  Alot of time if my right hand itches it will itch the exact place on the left hand.   It is the same on both hands.  if my wrist itches on one hand the other will itch in the exact same place.   It is just so wierd to me that it is only at night.   No visible rashes, just annoying itch and burning.    I sure hope someone can come up with a cure.  I have been to several doctors, no one offers any diognosis.  ugh.

[Maverick0749]

Well. I understand . I have the same condition. I actually soaked my hand in apple cider vinegar and it relieved the burning sensation. The redness is still there and I will probably see a specialist to see what it is and how to treat it.  I will post what I have so maybe it will help you as well. Sounds like we both have the same condition.

[Reeni57]

I have the same problem, it started about two weeks ago, it seems to be so much more worse at night, I thought it was not big deal at first I just kept using lotion even though I dont have dry hands, but nothing seems to work, I even try benedryl. Tonight is really bad so I thought I would search it. Does anyone know what causes this, sometime the itching and heat is almost unbearable.HELP!!

[Kelkies]

Zyrtec or the generic form of it is the ONLY thing that helps me, too!  I take one every day and it keeps me from getting flare ups.

[PatJohnAustin]

I have the same problem. For me, it's urticaria, which is another symptom of leukocytoclastic vasculitis. It started out with crusty lesions on my scalp. For the first 10 years I had no idea what it was. I saw 5 dermatologists during that time, each of which gave me a different (guessed) diagnosis. I finally found a wonderful, conscientious dermatologist who was the first to even suggest a biopsy. The pathologist said it was immediately obvious what it was. Fortunately, the form of LV I have is not deadly, it just causes skin irritations. It's an autoimmune disease, so my derm referred me to a rheumatologist who prescribed Plaquenil, which helped. Then by accident, I found out the lesions were even better controlled by taking Spironolactone (which is used for hormonal acne). However, the urticaria, which is another symptom of the LV has begun to appear from time to time. The doctor said that if it is bothering me, to take an antihistamine every day. I haven't done that though, because I hate the dry mouth antihistamines cause. Instead, when I get the itchiness and/or fluid filled bumps on my fingers, I run cold water over them to stop the immediate itch, then I slather on Eucarin Skin Calming Itch Relief Treatment lotion. That is the only lotion I have found that actually stops the itch.

[jmay31298]

I have suffered from itchy hands and fingers for years. There is no rash. Usually there is only one spot that will itch and the only way to get relief is to scratch until a blister forms and the skin peels off. Once the skin is off the itching begins to subside, but then I'm left with a big sore that takes weeks to heal. At this time, I have 3 of these such sores and, of course, they are painful. After all I did use a sharp object to remove my flesh!! This doesn't happen every day. It may happen once a month or as many as 4 times per month. I can't seem to find a reason for it and wonder if anyone else has the same problem. If so, have you found a reason for it and/or a cure?  

[b1851hart]

I don't know if you are still suffering from this condition, but if you are, I think what might help is a product called Prevex.  It is highly dense form of petroleum jelly, you just rub a small amount into your skin and it forms a barrier.  I used to get spontaneous lesions on my fingers, just picking up a wet dish rag.  After a couple of months of using Prevex daily, applying it after every time I washed my hands, my hands were totally better.  I was even able to stop using the product and for the last 20 years, I've never had the problem recur. I recommended the product to my niece who has severe contact dermatitis on various parts of her body, and she said it helped enormously.

[Lcyoung1267]

I too suffer with periodic itching hands and less frequently itchy feet. Drives me crazy! I have figured out I cannot eat anything with lots of preservatives and when I touch outdoor plants or do anything that irritates the skin it can happen. But it also happens when I haven't eaten anything unusual or touched anything. I know this sounds weird, but I have found something that offers relief. Toothpaste! I think Colgate is the best one but most offer some relief. I don't know if it's the drying agent that pulls the itchiness from my skin or what, but it works! I've also soaked in ice water and it offers a little relief.

[Lcyoung1267]

I too suffer with periodic itching hands and less frequently itchy feet. Drives me crazy! I have figured out I cannot eat anything with lots of preservatives and when I touch outdoor plants or do anything that irritates the skin it can happen. But it also happens when I haven't eaten anything unusual or touched anything. I know this sounds weird, but I have found something that offers relief. Toothpaste! I think Colgate is the best one but most offer some relief. I don't know if it's the drying agent that pulls the itchiness from my skin or what, but it works! I've also soaked in ice water and it offers a little relief.

[PatJohnAustin]

Could you have a latex allergy?

[WholemMmzZzATHome]

Seriously cut out too much sugars and any Yeast as that was my problem, also cut way back on any glutens... That will help as it did with me, I currently take YeastClear as I had an over abundance of Yeast. This morning I awoke with welted hands and now after one hr its subsiding, and yes they itched madly. Too much coffee also the yeasts are in it!!! chocolates nuts watch how much if ANY You consume also. Dairy's watch IT THERE Too...