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I'm going to cut my hand off!!!?

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123456thu · 20/03/2025 15:25

My hand is itchy, burning, sore! And I'm about to cut it off! I've had it once before and was given steroid cream, didn't say what it actually was but it's back it's worse and I want to scream! Any ideas of what it is??

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SilenceInside · 20/03/2025 15:42

Cold will help to stop the itching. Agree with an oral antihistamine and over the counter steroid cream HC45 or similar, a pharmacist should be able to advise.

Pwincessb · 20/03/2025 15:42

Have you had your nails done recently? I get similar and it’s the resin and/or Uv I’m allergic to. I also get it on my face which is hideous.

Getitwright · 20/03/2025 15:40

Ok then, try stage two of caring for oneself. Pop into a pharmacy, tell them about your rash, and ask what they suggest you use. I have to take antihistamine tabs all through the Summer months, as I know an insect bite will be really bad for me. With the one a day tablets (very cheap) there’s no drama. They can probably help you with this. Try ice cubes in a plastic bag, see if that has any effect. Do not use ice direct, it can give ice burns.

Punzel · 20/03/2025 15:39

Have you been in the sun today?
There are certain plants, and probably other things which splash you once and then any time there is light on your skin it re-reacts.

Letmecallyouback · 20/03/2025 15:37

I had something very similar once and never found out what caused it. Not much help I know.

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123456thu · 20/03/2025 15:35

@Getitwright yeah that's a fair point, lol it's kind of spreading across my hand so I don't think it's a bite and I definitely don't garden so not that lol I feels like I've put my hand in stinging nettles but 100x worse.

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Getitwright · 20/03/2025 15:33

Could it be an insect bite, a bad reaction? Allergy to something you have used or picked up, many garden plants can cause a skin reaction. Before you cut your hand off, it might be worth trying some antihistamine cream or tablets first.

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