itchy hands

[sandycharlie]

anyone have any help on how to stop my hands from itching?...its driving me made...it gets worse at night....I keep moisturising my hands but its not helping.... :(..xxx

[Laulau]

Hi, I have the same problem. I take piriton daily and use creams that help itch like e45 itch cream and a few others and just alternate. I find its when my hands get hot at night in bed so I probably shouldn't but I just hold them under cold water too. It can be a nightmare x

[jeano]

Hi There,

I too have itchy hands at times, and I thought that it was washing up liquid, but found out it wasn't. I just put my hands under cold water, which does help a bit.

[sandycharlie]

thanks for comments....will try all the things you have said...thanks again..xx

[graygirl1]

Hi sandycharlie,

Long time since I've touched base with the "RSA family". I feel for you. I have had this problem with just the palm of the left hand for over ten years. You are right when you say nights are the worse. I have this dry and tight area in my left palm which is not obvious to the dermatologist as I have dark skin. I have had times when if I could happily chop the hand off at the wrist in my desperation and be done with it. I have even told my doc the same thing.

We have tried every pills and potions but nothing helps. I take antihistamine tablet at nights but I still wake up in the middle of the night with this terrible itching. I have sensitive skin generally and my knuckles are always sore. I can only sympathise and encourage you to continue to moisturise, moisturise, moisturise and take some antihistamine. If you can, use gloves to do the washing up and cleaning. I always forget to use gloves and suffer much because of this. Maybe your GP could refer you to a dermatologist. Hopefully you will have better luck than me. My dermatologist was not interested in anything I had to say so I didn't return to see him after the second appointment and that was about three years ago. He kept telling me I had contact dermatitis but I know it is related to the autoimmune syndrome. I wish you all the best. If I discover anything new I will let you know via this forum. Be thinking of you.

Graygirl1

[Springsong]

Antihistamine will help relieve any issues with 'contact dermatitis' & alongside that it would be moiturising the affected area though you may be better seeking creams designed for eczema/dermatitis rather than plain handcream. I have always found E45 works well & you can buy Dead Sea Salt brands which can cost a bit but also work well.

[sandycharlie]

hi ..thanks for reply...greygirl1 I have the same problem my fingers are so sensitive the itching drives me mad to I sit here rubbing my fingers together..i will try what you said..

springsong..thanks will deffo look out for the dead sea salt brands if they work its worth paying take care all..xxx

[jessieAla]

I had problem hands for several years until I discovered Urea Cream 50%. In the U.S. it requires a prescription. It has been a miracle cream for me. It has no side effects other than a little stinging sensation if there are breaks in the skin. The improvement was dramatic. I use it now at night to prevent the excema/dermatitis from returning. I found out about Urea Cream thru one of my husband's customers with a similar problem. This was after years of trying countless OTC ointments and prescription steroidial creams that were not effective. I never want to be without it.

[bookworm]

Aqueous cream, twice a day helps me, was at drs., about something else and showed my hands said it was mild eczema, I get little lumps on top of both of my hands. Hope this helps

[tatteredrose]

Use polysporin itch...it kills the itch and heals