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How Can, Presumably Dry Skin Sores In The Hand, Be Treated?
My daughter s hands (not palms) get small sores from what appears to be dry skin. She is away at college and said riding her bike makes it worse sometimes because she is stretching her skin to hold onto the handlebars. Can you recommend a good medicated lotion?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have dry skin sores in the hand . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like eczema , contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis. Sometimes weather change can also cause such symptoms . The symptoms can also occur due to side effects of certain medicine .I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , allergy test and skin patch test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid ointment and immunosuppressants . For now apply petroleum jelly or olive oil and tale anti histamine like benadryl .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can, Presumably Dry Skin Sores In The Hand, Be Treated?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have dry skin sores in the hand . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like eczema , contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis. Sometimes weather change can also cause such symptoms . The symptoms can also occur due to side effects of certain medicine .I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , allergy test and skin patch test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid ointment and immunosuppressants . For now apply petroleum jelly or olive oil and tale anti histamine like benadryl . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari