[Rte66]

Thanks! Yes, my hydrocortisone cream has aloe in it and the gel I use when it’s more “on fire” than itchy, is mainly aloe-based.

I don’t use them much, so that when I need them, they really knock out the itch. The problem is, they don’t get rid of the dang rash itself.

I don’t use fabric softener and I only use “clear” detergent because of my bad perfume allergies, so it’s not from clothes, in my case. It’s just on the tops of my hands and fingers and sometimes around the wrist.

It *is* like shingles, but nowhere could I find that shingles localizes like that - and almost nowhere could I find info on hands, specifically, regarding shingles.

Good luck to you - we can keep comparing notes. My problem is that I’m very poor, no money, no doctor anymore, no car, no one to take me anywhere, on and on. Not a new situation anymore, but new to me these past 3 years out of 30 not like this.

HAPPY EASTER!

[SweetCaroline]

I don’t use them much, so that when I need them, they really knock out the itch. The problem is, they don’t get rid of the dang rash itself.

My rash has not gone away either, but it bothers me less now. I will pray things get better for you Rte66.

SC

[stlnative]

Is there not some type of assistance in your state that would provide you some free medical care and a ride to a free medical clinic? What you have going on with her hands may be a sign of something much bigger going on with your health. Surely us freeper could help you out so that you could be seen by a doctor. You find a doctor and I am sure many of us would pitch in to help you pay for a taxi or bus ride if you can find a doctor that would see you for free or on a sliding scale rate. Freep mail me if you would and let me know what we could do for you. There is no reason you should be suffering like this.

[Bronwynn]

It does sound like a fungus. The cream will relieve the itch but it won’t do much to heal your hands. Have you tried Balmex? Yes, the baby diaper ointment. It will provide a protective layer and the zinc will heal your hands. It’s also very cheap and may be worth a try.