Please answer, is this hives?

Question

since working at a grocery store, in the deli/seafood departent, the top of my hands get dry on occassion, and they almost look like hives. it's a requirement that i wear gloves, to touch lunchmeat/seafood. so, i wear them the majority of the time i work there. the gloves are latex-free and also powder-free. i'm not allergic to shellfish. is this just dry skin? could it be from wearing gloves all the time? any suggestions would be apprectiated. :)

Answer 1

If it is hives an antihistimine would make differance. although i suffer from hives I have never had it on my hands. Also could be dermititis. you should definatley see a doctor as it could be any number of things. Maybe an allegic reaction to the gloves even? c the doc under workers comp.