TREAT ITCHING ON HANDS

Itchy hands medically known as palmoplantar pruritus, which also include itching on the soles of your feet. Both symptoms will usually coincide. Itching may cause a rash, although there will likely be redness around the affected area. The rash is often a clear indicator of this condition.

Itchy Hand illustration

The following are the various types of causes that can cause itchy hands:

Systemic disease is a condition that affects multiple organs and tissues. Chronic renal failure, liver failure, endocrine disorders such as hypothyroidism, and blood disorders such as Hodgkin's lymphoma is a common disorder that causes itching. In some rare cases, even the general itching may be a symptom of HIV infection or Crohn's disease.

Contact dermatitis is a condition in which red itchy hands is the result of contact with certain substances such as garlic, paint, etc. This condition usually presents led by local burning rash on hands, which can last from a few days to a few days. You have to isolate the specific allergens / irritants so you can avoid further contact with it in the future.

Vitamin or mineral deficiency can also cause burning and itching of the hands. Usually Vitamin B1, B12, and B6 are the culprits. In general, Vitamin B deficiency appears as a tingling sensation in addition to other normal symptoms. Stress and anxiety can often induce or aggravate the itching.

Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis, or increased sweating on the palms and soles of the feet, also can cause (or worsen) itchy dermatitis. Exposure to a warm environment or water worsen the itching.

Infection of the wound in the hand can cause itching as well. This usually occurs if the infected area is not treated promptly or effectively. The bacterial protein antigen acts as a wound site, which in turn causes excess production of antibodies, a process that ultimately leads to inflamed and itchy patches of skin.


Treatment :

• A very common cause of itchy hands are dry and cold environmental exposure, such as during the winter. The following tips can help you to avoid the itch.

• Make sure you use a moisturizer every time you go outside. If the itching is very bad, try using a moisturizer twice a day on the affected area. Even the air-conditioned atmosphere inside can cause this, dry itchy skin due to low humidity. One solution is to use a humidifier in your bedroom. This will not only keep your skin itch-free, but also will make them softer and smoother.

• Keeping the body hydrated is one of the most important things to maintain proper electrolyte balance in your body. While this is important for everyone, it is very significant for patients with dry skin which reacts more quickly and therefore aggressive dehydration. Lack of water in the body can cause dry and itchy skin in mere days. In the winter months this itch can worsen due to intake of some food items such as hot caffeinated beverages, which can dehydrate the body. Therefore you should make sure to drink extra water to compensate.

• Bath with warm water temperature is usually best for your skin. The hot water actually take moisture out of the skin, so always try to keep the water hot for diminimum. However, if you like to bathe in hot water, you can always add a little almond oil / olive into the water, avoid letting the moisture out of your body. Add powdered oatmeal or colloidal oatmeal handful have also shown positive results to soothe itchy skin. Soak your hands in oatmeal-water mixture for at least ten minutes. You should also use moisturizer soap if you are prone to itching and dry skin.

• Try to use only unscented lifestyle and natural color and health products if you have a history of allergies. Synthetic additives are meant to increase the soothing smell or color can actually worsen itching. Wearing cotton clothing is wise because the cotton is much more skin friendly than other fabrics, and allows for air flow.

If the itching becomes unbearable, you can use pure cotton gloves to avoid hand contact with anything. Be sure to only wash glove in mild detergent and unscented to avoid possible skin irritation.