Non-consistant itching on palms of hands and feet under skin

[Cielito7678]

For a few days now I have been experiencing itching on my plams of hands and feet but it's not a consent thing.  I thought maybe it could have been an allergic reaction to tomatoes or some other food.  I have been taking some natural detox for the blood in pills form, I was feeling ok but last nite and this morning my hands started up again but not terrible that i want to rip them off, it's more of a burning irritating itch that is under the skin, no rash no dry skin and it tends to be activated when I do things like opening a soda bottle top or holding the retractable lead for the dogs...I guess if there is a certain kind of pressure and rubing againist the hands they start to bother me and usually cold water or ice, anything cold makes it feel better.  I had experienced a migraine a few days ago but I get those normally so I dont know if that has something to do with it.  Any ideas on what would cause this kind of itching on the palms of the hands and feet under the skin??  I really hope it's not something were I need to go see a doctor, no insurance and no job = no money :(

[salypa]

I'm not sure if you still have this problem... but if it is a recurring thing it may be granuloma annulare. I get the same (symmetrical) problem on my elbows and sometimes fingers. The doctor prescribed cortesone tape (name is cordran tape) which keeps the bumps hydrated as well as keeping the cortesone from rubbing off. My dermatologist diagnosed it several years ago and his solution really helps.

I hope you've found the answer, but if not, maybe this will help

[DaMajorBoss]

I used to have this same problem. One solution I found successful was to use moisturizer or lotion on my hands. Another solution is to run your hand under very hot water. Hope this helps!

[KerriAnnH]

Hi there- I have been having the burning, itchy feet and hands that crops up @ bed time on and off for the last 12 yrs. I have noticed that when I clean up my diet- go all organic, cut out all processed foods, and cut all sugars, and lower my carb intake, I have no problems-  I am borderline diabetic, so, in addition to eliminating chemicals, and eating whole foods, I am sure my diabetes is more under control- so, I don't know if the problem comes from the high blood sugars, or a crapped out liver from the bad foods, but, I do know I can clear it up w/ a clean diet- good luck

[Kingsan]

I just started experiencing the intense itching pretty much everywhere but mostly the palms of my hands and heels of my feet. Intense burning sensations also I figured because of the crazy scratching. Yes its most sever at night when I'm laying down and trying to fall asleep.
I had full open surgery like 12 days ago now. Gull bladder removal. It was slightly enlarged and hard. Pretty sick. So I'm going to assume it may have to do with my liver. My urine has been really dark the past few days also. I took a blood test day before yesterday. I haven't personally gotten any results yet. Curious why my liver would be acting up now and not the day of the surgery.

[DP919]

Can I ask what the acne medication was that you were on?  I've been experiencing this for a few months, and I did recently start a new acne medication.  I don't remember if the itching started when I began taking the new medication, but it could be.  

[Headway]

I agree about the liver and there is a post much further up which mentions liver.  My itching feet started a few days after I began taking a pill for detoxing, called Artichoke Leaf Extract as someone suggested a painful back might be a liver problem.  The pill promotes bile.  I stopped taking the pills and the worst itching went.  The itching is much less but still there occasionally, although not at night.   I'm going to try a bland diet for 2 weeks as I could be (must be!) overloaded with either or all of dairy, (I don't eat wheat)  alcohol, general gunk.  I eat plenty of salads and hardly any processed foods but I have milky coffee, sugar, booze not excessively but continuously.  It could be a combination.  The Raw Food diet seems to cure a lot but such a mission to make when we are all so busy. Good luck everyone - if we keep pooling our results we must make some headway.