What Causes Itching And Flaky Skin On The Hand?

Posted on Sun, 23 Apr 2017

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Sun, 23 Apr 2017 Answered on

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Question : HI ,

On the forehand i have a skin problem. it looks flaky and itching. i used dermadew cream and it decreased itching.But the white fakes and still there. it increses if i go out in the sun.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

I added the pic

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I can't see any pictures

Detailed Answer:
I can't see any picture.
Kindly upload them again under the report section or mail them to YYYY@YYYY with subject as "Attention: Dr Asmeet."

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (36 minutes later)

i tried to upload and now i sent in mail as per above suggestion.

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Either eczematous rash or photodermatitis

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be either eczematous rash or dermatitis.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily along with frequent application of a moisturising cream like dermadew cream 2-3 times in a day.
For itching take antihistaminic like tablet Levocetrizine 5 mg once daily at bedtime.
These are prescription drugs and should be used under the supervision of the doctor.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad