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rash on top of hands

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mark97493
mark97493

Hi

I have this rash all over my hands for ten three weeks that I can't get rid of I get it every summer

But this year it is very red and can't seem to get rid of it any thoughts on what creams too use

I am. Currently using canesten cream

How can I attach a picture

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  • nicolamc
    nicolamc mark97493

    Posted

    Hi Mark,

    Did you try antihistamine cream/tablets? You say you are using canisten, did a doctor confirm it was a fungal/yeast type infection?

    Regards

    Nicola

    • mark97493
      mark97493 nicolamc

      Posted

      Hi Nicola

      No I havnt been to the doc with it I generally get it every year come spring it can be brought on by the sun but not this time

      This time It appeared in March time and got worse in late March when I was working with latex gloves on one day and has go slightly better since them but worse again in the past three four days

      I usually use canesten but it takes it forever to clear up using it many 4-6 weeks

      How often would I need to take antihistamine tablets to see a result usually take one or two here and there to see if it helps and it usually doesnt

    • Emis_Moderator
      Emis_Moderator mark97493

      Posted

      I have deleted the post with the link to the image as we do not link to that site. See my post below on uploading images to the forums.
  • nicolamc
    nicolamc mark97493

    Posted

    I cant imagine Canisten would do much for you.  It is for fungal and yeast infections.  It could well be caused by a reaction to something relating to weather change. 

    If I were you, I would try out antihistamines. 

    I just googled this :Antihistamines work well to relieve symptoms of different types of allergies, including seasonal (hay fever), indoor, and food allergies.

    They are usually just 1 pill a day from any supermarket / chemist. 

    They would take a few days to kick in.

    Sorry for the late reply smile

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