What Causes Dryness And Peeling Skin On The Hand?
Request for clarifications, please
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.
Would you clarify a few things for me, please?
*how long have you had this dryness and peeling?
* did you use any harsh detergents or new personal care products? Can you think of anything that could have triggered this?
*does it itch or hurt? Any redness?
*is it just your hands or anywhere else one the body? Please mention the afected areas?
*is the skin between your fingers peeling? How about the palm?
*do you have any other medical issues or take any medications?
Please get back to me with the requested clarifications so that I may help you better.
In the meantime, virgin coconut oil will help you (as long as there are no raw (skin broken) areas).
Apply before bath (massage well into skin) , use glycerin soap and gentle scrub (loofah) to take of dead skin and promote circulation.
Finally rinse in cool water and XXXXXXX dry.
After bath, apply a little coconut oil over affected areas. Do this twice a day.
Please not that this is only for drying and peeling skin, even irritated skin but not for broken skin.
If these measures don't result in improvement within 5 days or symptoms worsen, it could be a dermatitis that needs to be evaluated. See a dermatologist at this point.
Hope this helps. Awaiting your clarifications.
Wish you good health
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad