Itching hands & fingers

13 years ago

I've been suffering with this for many years and don't know why. Its seems when the warm weather & humidity is around its worse. Mostly in the mornings when I am sleeping I wake up to this horrible itching. Even my fingertips itch. Creams, lotions, rubbing alcohol & hot water don't do a thing to help. There is nothing visible on my skin or any rash either.

Does anyone else have this kind of problem, any suggestions?

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13 years ago

No, its not eczema, or any type of rash and its just my hands & fingers that itch and mostly when I am trying to sleep. Its not from meds either.

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oilpainter
13 years ago
Yep. I had horrible itching on my arms for years and dry flaking skin. Then one day years later I got some red spots on my arms. These I went to the doctor with. The doctor said I had ecsema and the itching was a symptom. He prescribed a cream and it works great. Put it on and the itching goes away with the dry skin. You can buy over the counter Ecsema cream or see your doctor. Both would be worth a try
sameboat
13 years ago
When I have a prescription drug allergy, my hands a feet itch. Are you on medication?
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Terrapots
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User
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13 years ago
I really think it has to do with the heat and humidity. Its been happening every night since the weather has got warmer. I think I have had this problem for about 30 yrs now so I will just live with it and not make any more Dr's richer.
someone2010
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The last line of my previous post was a joke. The rest wasn't, but if I could erase it I would. What a waste of my time.
jpollcraw1132
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Hey, someone2010! I loved your joke, and I thought your post was very interesting. I may just buy some Jergens ultra healing cream today. Thanks.
jpollcraw1132
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Hey, someone2010! I loved your joke, and I thought your post was very interesting. I may just buy some Jergens ultra healing cream today. Thanks.
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Hey, someone2010! I loved your joke, and I thought your post was very interesting. I may just buy some Jergens ultra healing cream today. Thanks.
emma
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I took some PPI's that made my scalp itch and took it for 4 months. It has never gone away even though I quit the meds. Some side effects do not go away. Make sure your hands are damp when you use the lotion. That will trap the moisture in instead of shutting it out. If that doesn't work and it becomes unbearable ask your doctor about using Cloebetasol. It is a form of steroid that comes in ointment, cream and liquid form and it does stop itching. In your case I think the cream would be best.

If I don't use the C. lotion my head will break out in sores and I lose hair in that spot.

This post was edited by EmmaR on Thu, Sep 26, 13 at 13:05
LovingBeingGrandma
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Itching hands, fingers along with dry, tough skin, (for me anyway) ended up being hypothyroidism. I get the same thing again when my thyroid medicine needs to be adjusted.