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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Hard Skin On Toes And Fingers

Hi Doctor, I have an allergy on my hand and some body parts and I visited few doctors in past but its still not get fixed properly. I have the below symptoms:- 1. On my feet finger upper skin became black and hard, due to which itching will get start. 2. same case with my hand my hand skin start becoming black and hard and this is at palm side on all the fingers and all hands become dry most of the day. I use to put the derma cream onto it but nothing works. 3. I had a hair fall as well and this is use to happen when I put oil on my head. I saw some time few pimples like on my head skin as well. I believe they all are due to the common problem. Please further help me with this
Tue, 13 Sep 2016
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Hello and welcome to HCM
You seem to have developed a chronic allergic reaction or eczema, or more likely lichenoid dermatitis due to the dark color of patches.
Since you have the problem since a long time, and its recurring, you will need to keep an note of when the rashes and itching increase and decrease : such as weather changes, using any soaps,detergents, sun exposure, outdoor activity, any particular foods, any medicines like pain killers, antibiotics etc.
If you notice any such relation, you must avoid these factors.
Commonest causes on hands are detergents or foods, feet maybe due to footwear. The allergic reaction must have increased over the time to leave hard patches.
Similar rashes can appear on the head too. It can also be dandruff.
You will have to consult a dermatologist to rule out conditions like psoriasis etc.
Do note that all these conditions take a long time to cure and can come back whenever you expose to an allergic factor.
Use a steroid+salicylic acid ointment on the hard patches of feet and hands at night. Do not scratch or rub the area with rough objects.
Soak in warm water before applying.
During the day use a strong moisturizer like moisturex cream.
Take antihitamines like levocet daily for around 15 days till lesions start clearing and itching reduces. Dont use any harsh chemicals, soaps.
For scalp you can use Salisia-KT or similar shampoo twice a week.
Consult a dermatologist for exact diagnosis and further treatment and also testing of the skin can be done.
Hope this helps.
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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Hard Skin On Toes And Fingers

Hello and welcome to HCM You seem to have developed a chronic allergic reaction or eczema, or more likely lichenoid dermatitis due to the dark color of patches. Since you have the problem since a long time, and its recurring, you will need to keep an note of when the rashes and itching increase and decrease : such as weather changes, using any soaps,detergents, sun exposure, outdoor activity, any particular foods, any medicines like pain killers, antibiotics etc. If you notice any such relation, you must avoid these factors. Commonest causes on hands are detergents or foods, feet maybe due to footwear. The allergic reaction must have increased over the time to leave hard patches. Similar rashes can appear on the head too. It can also be dandruff. You will have to consult a dermatologist to rule out conditions like psoriasis etc. Do note that all these conditions take a long time to cure and can come back whenever you expose to an allergic factor. Use a steroid+salicylic acid ointment on the hard patches of feet and hands at night. Do not scratch or rub the area with rough objects. Soak in warm water before applying. During the day use a strong moisturizer like moisturex cream. Take antihitamines like levocet daily for around 15 days till lesions start clearing and itching reduces. Dont use any harsh chemicals, soaps. For scalp you can use Salisia-KT or similar shampoo twice a week. Consult a dermatologist for exact diagnosis and further treatment and also testing of the skin can be done. Hope this helps.