How can I manage repeated itching in my right thumb at 59?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 59-year-old female. I have an itching sensation in my right thumb, and due to continuous scratching, the skin is slowly getting damaged. There is some infection, and then the skin heals on its own. This cycle is repeating itself from the past year. Please tell me, what to do?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

Have you applied any creams? Are you diabetic? Please send images for better understanding.

Thank you for consulting me.

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Regards.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

I have seen the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is hand eczema. I suggest you try doing the following.

Avoid contact with soap or any kind of detergent.
Try applying Halovate F cream (a combination of Halometasone and Fusidic acid) or Momate F cream (a combination of Fusidic acid and Mometasone), once daily for 15 days.
Also, try applying Venusia max cream or Olesoft max cream, 2 to 3 times a day. The thumb should not be dry, so frequently apply moisturizer.
There is no need for Betadine ointment or solution.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Answer 3

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

Usually, eczemas occur on the same site. To confirm this diagnosis, a skin biopsy can be done. As only a single lesion is present, there is no need to do any skin test.

I hope this helps.

Please feel free to reach out in case of further queries.

Thank you.