Itchy hands and feet?: Re: itchy hands and feet.

» okinny - Re: itchy hands and feet.

In response to itchy hands and feet. posted by sweetee3:

Clean hands could be related to your problem, but I tend to agree more with the idea of stress. I suffer from the same ailment (or something very close). Many years ago, while in the Navy, I was tasked with cleaning the pots and pans on the Mess Deck. The water was very hot and the job would last for several hours. I did this for three or four weeks and then, never again. However, the symptoms first began about the end of the third week. It began as a little spot. Without thinking, I would scratch the itch and it would grow like wildfire right before my eyes. The itch was remarkable and continued even as I scratched. Initially, I would try leaving it alone and it would pass as quickly as it began. The urge to scratch is powerful. But, when scratched, the problem grew quickly from finger to finger (mostly on the side of the finger. The ships doctor passed it off, not knowing its cause, saying it should pass. Subsequent doctor visits

Now, after several years of the affliction, it comes on quickly in large areas on my hands and does not pass easily. I use Benadryl gel (extra strength Itch Relief) when the symptoms first appear and it helps eventually. Although it seems to be less and less affective as time goes on. Stress seems to bring the problem, which can disappear for many months (even a year).

I will try the Varisi Healthy Feet spray. I will let you know how it works. Thanks for the tip and good luck!

-- posted by okinny