Itching in hands and feet - Causes, and Treatment

It is common to have itching on the hands and feet at the beginning of diabetes. This happens when diabetes remains out of control and this itching ends automatically as soon as diabetes is managed.

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It is a complication of chronic liver disease, due to which itching is common. The reason for this is not known, but it is definitely due to the increased level of lysophosphatidic acid and bile salts.

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Touching something can cause a skin allergy, which is called allergic contact dermatitis. Its symptoms are not visible immediately, but after some time itching starts in the hands and feet. Allergy to latex, fragrance, topical medicines, plants, etc. can cause itching in the hands and feet.

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Scabies is such an infection, which, if it occurs in the hands and feet, causes itching. It can easily happen from an infected person to someone else. This can also cause rashes on the skin.

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This is a condition in which the skin becomes inflamed. This is called dyshidrotic dermatitis. Due to this, there is a lot of itching in the hands and feet. The cause of eczema is not completely known, but it can be due to allergic reactions and fungal infections.

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When skin cells grow very fast and accumulate on the surface of the skin, it is called psoriasis. In the case of psoriasis, patches of red color also appear on them and sometimes they also get filled with pus. In this condition, there is a lot of itching in the hands and feet.

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Sometimes there is so much itching in the hands and feet that it does not take the name of stopping. This is usually seen in the winter season, but many times in the summer season, when a person stays too much in the AC and does not moisturize the skin, the problem of dry skin also occurs. It is common to have itching in the hands and feet.

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By immersing hands and feet in warm water containing oatmeal, you can get rid of dry skin. As soon as the dry skin feels soothing, the itching subsides automatically. To prepare the oatmeal bath, grind a cup of oats in a food processor and mix it in hot water. Then keeping the affected part immersed in this water for 10-20 minutes can help in getting rid of itching.

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If itching is due to some kind of allergic reaction, then using an antihistamine provides relief. The use of antihistamine medicines relieves itching and swelling caused by allergies.

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It is also called phototherapy, in which ultraviolet pilot light is given to the affected skin two to three times a week. This therapy is useful in the condition of psoriasis and eczema.

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If itching in hands and feet is the result of dry skin, it means that the skin needs proper hydration. In this case, if the skin is well moisturized, it will reduce dryness and get rid of itching.

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Creams that contain ingredients like menthol or camphor reduce the sensitivity of the nerves on the skin. This can provide relief from itching.

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Topical steroids play an important role in providing relief from itching in the hands and feet. Especially, when the problem is due to allergic contact dermatitis, it gives great relief.

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If there is excessive itching in the hands and feet, using a cold compress reduces the swelling and also reduces the itching. If there is no cold compress, then an ice pack can also be used instead. For this, wrapping a wet and cold towel on the hands and feet for 10 to 20 minutes gives relief from itching. Keeping ice cubes inside this towel can also be applied on the skin.

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