started on palms and feet but now all over and really getting me down .not had or used anything different so cant understand the cause.been over a week now
2007-02-26 00:31:30 · 12 answers · asked by kezz 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Have you recently come off any medication? That can sometimes cause it. I know I had this problem.
Sometimes you can develop an allergy to something you've always used before and been fine with.
It might help if you keep a note of everything that is in contact with your skin for a week.
Have you tried any different foods lately?
2007-02-26 00:36:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
several medical conditions can cause this, could be a fungal infection that has spread. Allergic reaction. Do not scratch, it will tear the skin, try to lightly rub with a sock then toss in dirty clothes. Keep hands clean and try an oatmeal bath soak for the total body itch relief, (its recommended for kids with chicken pox to relieve itching) they sell them cheap at the store, I think the brand is aveeno. Before taking benadryl or other antihistamines, ask you local pharmacist especially if you are taking other medications. Antihistamines have age considerations too.
2007-02-26 08:51:12 · answer #2 · answered by REBELLYNN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you start scratching an itch, it often makes you feel itchy for longer. Try and get some cream, and whatever you do try and resist the urge to scratch when you feel one as i will hopefully go if you ignore it. Make sure you are wearing clean clothes and have clean bed linen. Get as much fresh air as you can because warm conditions can exacerbate skin irritations. Hope these tips help as I'm not sure what else to suggest.
2007-02-26 08:46:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can sometimes be caused by stress....
Also comes with hot flushes even for men...
Not sure of actual medical term.
DO NOT TAKE ANY TYPE OF OVER THE COUNTER ANTI HYSTEMINES BEFORE CONSULTING A DOCTOR!!!!!!!!!!
2007-02-26 08:36:36 · answer #4 · answered by Dstorter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apparently it comes with getting older and having asthma does,nt help,iruled out everything from washing powder to mattress and bedlinen,in the end went to doctor who prescribed anti histamine tabs,i said that i dont suffer from hay fever, he answered that just getting older can trigger something like this as my immune system is not so good nowadays.
2007-02-26 08:51:28 · answer #5 · answered by alistair b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try E45 Itch Relief Cream, it's pretty good stuff and does the trick.
2007-02-26 08:36:20 · answer #6 · answered by Pearl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alerigic reaction possible to food, or shampoo or some ones used something to irritate you. Or firbregalss
2007-02-26 08:39:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i get this problem a lot. I phoned NHS Direct and they advised me to take a hayfever tablet. It worked.
2007-02-26 08:39:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
kick the cat out.if you dont have one see the doctor about your circulation and have an allergic reaction test done.
2007-02-26 08:47:41 · answer #9 · answered by earl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like alergy rash you need piriton tabs best go to chemist and get them quick they will send it off straight away
2007-02-26 08:36:48 · answer #10 · answered by sukis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋