Question 1

a chair fell on my right foot 2 days ago and now my big toenail is very itchy around the cuticles and it looks cracked. why is it so itchy?

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Well...: Itching can be a sign of healing. Be sure to ice it, elevate it, and apply buddy tape (tape it to your next toe). If it doesn't improve in a week, see your doctor to get an Xray. Hope this helps!

Question 2

the skin around my cuticles dries out and cracks, sometimes it bleeds but a lot of time its just itchy so i pick at it, it even happens in the summer?

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Dehydrated skin: We are advised to wash our hands and along with household chores, our hands are in water frequently. This tends to dry out the areas around your nail. Use gloves when washing dishes or handling cleaning products and frequently moisturize the nail and cuticle with over the counter creams that contain either hyaluronic or glycolic acids.

Question 3

what does it mean when your fingernails itch in the crevices. and your thumb is itchy under the cuticle?

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Itch: Finger nails, crevices and cuticle itching would make me consider a fungal infection.  However, some type of dry skin process can cause this.  Anxiety and nerve issues can sometime present this way.

Question 4

i have itchy balls .?

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See below: Likely due to too much moisture.  If there is no rash or ulcers, then practice good hygiene and wear breathable fabrics.  If there are any abnormalities on the skin, have it looked at by your doctor - it could be an infection.

Question 5

are there ways to manage itchiness?

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Itchiness: There are many ways to manage itchiness, from topical creams to oral medications.  The best way to manage itchiness (pruritis) is to treat the actual cause.  I recommend seeing your doctor to establish a likely treatable diagnosis.

Question 6

itchy all over?

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Hives?: Try some zyrtec or benadryl (diphenhydramine). Dry skin or eczema can cause itching too.

Question 7

its itchy and red?

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Rash: This rash would likely need to be examined and more history obtained to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.

Question 8

how to treat itchiness?

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1st find out cause: Find out why you're itching. Then avoid cause. If that's not enough, consider over-the-counter antihistamines (i don't know what's available in philippines). Here in states, otc antihistamines are just as effective as prescription ones.

Question 9

are osler nodes itchy

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Not typically: They are usually red and painful.  If you think you might have them though you should see a medical professional.

Question 10

can coxsackie be itchy?

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Yes: Any blistering condition can become itchy. The salt in your sweat can enter any of these skin lesions and trigger itching. Coxsackie  viruses can produce blistering skin lesions.

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A chair fell on my right foot 2 days ago and now my big toenail is very itchy around the cuticles and it looks cracked. why is it so itchy?

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The skin around my cuticles dries out and cracks, sometimes it bleeds but a lot of time its just itchy so i pick at it, it even happens in the summer?

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What does it mean when your fingernails itch in the crevices. and your thumb is itchy under the cuticle?

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I have itchy balls .?

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Are there ways to manage itchiness?

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Itchy all over?

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Its itchy and red?

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How to treat itchiness?

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Are osler nodes itchy

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