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burning palms

by ajmi, Jun 04, 2008 06:41PM
for the last six month iam feeling severe burning in my both hands


This discussion is related to burning and itching on palms and soles.
Member Comments (4)

by Vanessa Lacuesta, Jun 04, 2008 06:58PM
Hi

This may be case of contact or irritant dermatitis. Have you been handling any chemicals or substances lately? Have you been wearing gloves, the material of which you could have been allergic to ?

You may have this assessed by a dermatologist. You may need an oral antihistamine for this. Also, you may soak your hands on warm water and add some menthol or camphor to soothe and cool the hands. You may wash with Cetaphil and apply vitamin E moisturizer.

Has this present for quite sometime already?

Do you have any history of asthma or allergies?

by itchypalms, Jun 28, 2008 04:24PM
To: burning palms
Hi,  I am having the exact severe condition of wanting to scratch the skin off the palms of my hands & feet right now.  This is the third time this has happened. The last time it took 2 hours of staying submerged in very warm water to control it until the Benedryl started to help.  It ended up with being my entire body itching.  I tried ice and the warm water worked better.  I do have food allergies & to some grasses and trees, but havn't introduced anything new. If anyone knows what is causing this or what helps,  please post.
Thanks,   itchy palms 2

by Vanessa Lacuesta, Jun 29, 2008 01:53AM
Hi

This sounds like a form of irritant dermatitis. This does not have to present with a rash although a burning and itching sensation may actually be felt.You may apply calamine lotion over the area to prevent the burning sensation. Also,takIng oral antihistamines to alleviate the skin condition will be necessary especially if this involves most parts of the body.

Wash the area with a mild cleanser such as Cetaphil and avoid all known trigers. You may opt to visit an allergologist to have other triggers ascertained.

by AAav8or, May 31, 2009 07:28PM
To: itchypalms
I currently am having the same issue....but I think I got got in my case.
I have been finishing my basement and STAINING woodwork with Minwax stain.  When I did the latest couple pieces I wore a glove only on my right hand.  Boom.....today I played golf and could barely grip the club with my left hand. The burning pain (and some itching) was intense. It got better when I added moisturizer to it. The right hand was fine.

Watch for stains and solvents causing these issues.  I have heard it before...bad problems from these chemicals.
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