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Blood circulation???

11/16/2000

Question:

I arrived in the USA five months ago and since then once or twice a week I get a strange itching on my hands or sometimes on my feet. I start scratching and some big red rash appears underneath my skin. Plus my hands get bloated for a couple of minutes and then everything gets back to normal. I think it is more a problem with my blood circulation rather than a fungus but I cannot diagnose it.

Answer:

It sounds like you`re asking for a specific diagnosis, which is more than I can provide online. Only a detailed history and physical exam by a healthcare professional can provide enough information to make a specific diagnosis. Please discuss your concerns with your healthcare provider.

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Response by:

University of Cincinnati Marty O. Visscher, PhD
Executive Director and Scientific Investigator
The Skin Sciences Institute
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
University of Cincinnati