itching hands

[Shenoms]

My hands are itching very bad inside the skin and in between my fingers, under my feet on the soles. What is the treatment for this?

[cavsmets]

I have what the dermatologist called eczema.It is on my hands and is not going away.He prescibed me a real expensive cointment called tacromilus.He said its a non- steroid ointment because I have had this problem for many years and the streroid creams and ointments destroyed my skin.Please help with the burning and itching

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to contact dermatitis or allergic reaction or scabies bites. First of all, stop scratching as it can introduce infections. For these rashes, do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. Also wear cotton undergarments and take some antihistaminic like Benadryl.

If the symptoms persist then get scabies ruled out.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.