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My Wife Is Suffering From Some Skin Rashes - Looks Like Dry Skin Due To Excessive Use Of Soap

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Question: My wife is suffering from some Skin rashes - looks like dry skin due to excessive use of soap and water. She is an OCD patient and spends lot of time in the washroom every day
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Satnarain Bansal (2 hours later)
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Hi,

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You seem right, these rashes look like due to dryness which may be due to use of excessive soap etc. As she spends a lot of time in washroom, she might be using abnormally excessive soap etc.
Definitely, it may be symptom of OCD. In this case, remedy lies in treating the symptoms of OCD. Hence, you are advised to see a psychiatrist in this regards for a definite diagnosis & management accordingly.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Satnarain Bansal (18 hours later)
Dear Doctor,

Thanks for your response,

She is already undergoing treatment for OCD

Meanwhile please suggest some suitable medication for treating the skin rashes as the Psychiatrist we are consulting has not suggested any medication for the dermatological problem. She is currently applying Olesoft cream on the affected areas but that is not curing fully.

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Satnarain Bansal (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Hi,

Detailed Answer:
You can use low dose topical steroid cream, available OTC, This may give rapid relief. She may use it 3-4 times a day. If itching is there, then anti- allergic like cetirizine or loratadine may be given orally. Hope, it solves your query. However, any further query is welcome in this regards.
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My Wife Is Suffering From Some Skin Rashes - Looks Like Dry Skin Due To Excessive Use Of Soap

Brief Answer: Hi, Detailed Answer: Hi, You seem right, these rashes look like due to dryness which may be due to use of excessive soap etc. As she spends a lot of time in washroom, she might be using abnormally excessive soap etc. Definitely, it may be symptom of OCD. In this case, remedy lies in treating the symptoms of OCD. Hence, you are advised to see a psychiatrist in this regards for a definite diagnosis & management accordingly.