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Suggest Treatment For Eczema On The Palm
Question: Hi , I have skin problem on my right palm restricted to thumb and index finger , problem increases in winters ..can you please provide some ointment for cure ..I am attaching picture for easy diagnosis .
Brief Answer:
Eczema
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Cold, dry air can cause dry skin, peeling, and even cracking and bleeding of the fingertips. Washing dishes without wearing gloves can put hands and fingers in contact with harsh detergents that can cause fingers to peel. Soaps and lotions that contain perfume can cause hands and fingertips to become irritated and peel.
Any type of trauma to the fingers, such as playing the guitar, can cause fingertips to peel. Peeling fingertips can also be associated with certain infections, reactions to medications and, rarely, potentially serious medical conditions.
A few simple measures can often stop the peeling, or at least slow it down:
Wash your hands with an unscented soap.
Use an unscented moisturizer after drying your hands.
Avoid trauma to your fingertips.
Wear gloves when washing dishes.
If peeling continues, contact your doctor or see a dermatologist to rule out exfoliative keratolysis or dyshidrotic eczema.
Applying a steroid cream like clobetasone or hydrocortisone 1% for 10 days would give better relief.
Let us know if you need any other information.
Regards.
Eczema
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Cold, dry air can cause dry skin, peeling, and even cracking and bleeding of the fingertips. Washing dishes without wearing gloves can put hands and fingers in contact with harsh detergents that can cause fingers to peel. Soaps and lotions that contain perfume can cause hands and fingertips to become irritated and peel.
Any type of trauma to the fingers, such as playing the guitar, can cause fingertips to peel. Peeling fingertips can also be associated with certain infections, reactions to medications and, rarely, potentially serious medical conditions.
A few simple measures can often stop the peeling, or at least slow it down:
Wash your hands with an unscented soap.
Use an unscented moisturizer after drying your hands.
Avoid trauma to your fingertips.
Wear gloves when washing dishes.
If peeling continues, contact your doctor or see a dermatologist to rule out exfoliative keratolysis or dyshidrotic eczema.
Applying a steroid cream like clobetasone or hydrocortisone 1% for 10 days would give better relief.
Let us know if you need any other information.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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