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Hi-recently my hands have started itching and it is very bad at night to the point where i cant sleep. the skin is mostly dry with a few small red patches. i have tried the following but get no relief:cortisone cream, eucerin, allergex tabs and cream?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Skin problems.: Have you used a quality moisturizer if skin is dry? Colloidal oatmeal baths? These lesions would need to be assessed to determine the cause and an appropriate plan of care.

Answered 7/3/2020

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A member asked:

Hi-recently my hands have started itching and it is very bad at night to the point where i cant sleep. the skin is mostly dry with a few small red patches. i have tried the following but get no relief:cortisone cream, eucerin, allergex tabs and cream?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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