How to stop swollen and itchy fingers

Swollen and itchy fingers may be caused by scabies, eczema, hives and other diseases, you need to choose the appropriate treatment for the cause of the itch, such as general treatment, medication, etc., can relieve itching. 1. Scabies: Scabies is a disease caused by scabies mite parasites in the skin, the most common parts of the fingers and other places, the patient will appear itching, swelling and other symptoms, the patient can use 10% sulfur ointment, 3% salicylic acid ointment coated locally, if the itching is serious, you can comply with the doctor’s instructions for oral antihistamines, such as chlortetracycline, cetirizine and so on. 2. Eczema: finger swelling and itching if eczema, follow the doctor’s instructions for external hydrocortisone, dexamethasone and other glucocorticoid drugs, can play an anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic effect, so as to relieve the itching. If the itching is severe, you can follow the doctor’s instructions oral antihistamines, such as loratadine, cetirizine and so on. 3. Urticaria: Urticaria can also lead to swollen and itchy fingers, patients should avoid contact with allergens, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to take oral antihistamines such as loratadine, cetirizine, can play the effect of itching. Finger swelling and itching caused by a number of reasons, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital, relevant examinations, a clear diagnosis, choose the appropriate way of treatment.