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What Causes This On A Wrist I Think Its Because I Have Been Washing My Hands Too Much?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Mar 2025
Question: What causes this on a a wrist. i think its because i have been washing my hands too mich.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Hand eczema

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

You seem to have an eczematous dermatitis which is common in those with underlying dry skin. Frequent hand washing and using sanitizers acts as a precipitating cause. I suggest you to use a moisturizer regularly and everytimr after hand washing. In addition I suggest you to use a potent topical steroid cream e.g either clobetasol propionate 0.0t% cream or halobetasol propionate 0.05 % cream, twice daily over the eczema patches You may also take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine 10mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching. These are prescription medications.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Thanks.
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What Causes This On A Wrist I Think Its Because I Have Been Washing My Hands Too Much?

Brief Answer: Hand eczema Detailed Answer: Hello, You seem to have an eczematous dermatitis which is common in those with underlying dry skin. Frequent hand washing and using sanitizers acts as a precipitating cause. I suggest you to use a moisturizer regularly and everytimr after hand washing. In addition I suggest you to use a potent topical steroid cream e.g either clobetasol propionate 0.0t% cream or halobetasol propionate 0.05 % cream, twice daily over the eczema patches You may also take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine 10mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching. These are prescription medications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance. Thanks.