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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Cracked Skin On Hands

My son s hands are swollen and starting to crack. The back of his hand is red and dry. The fingers are swollen. They itch some. His right hand is worse than his left hand. He does wash his hands quite a bit and always uses soap. He takes long showers too.
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and cracked skin on hands . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like Poison ivy, oak, and sumac , sunburn , allergic reaction , glomerulonephritis , rheumatoid arthritis , acute kidney failure or drug allergy . I would suggest you to keep your hands clean and dry , clean them with betadine and take over the counter antihistamine like benadryl twice a day . Keep yourself hydrated , If condition doesn't get well then consult general practitioner for proper checkup . Doctor may order allergy test , blood test along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants , anti inflammatory or may refer you to allergy specialist or nephrologist .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Cracked Skin On Hands

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and cracked skin on hands . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like Poison ivy, oak, and sumac , sunburn , allergic reaction , glomerulonephritis , rheumatoid arthritis , acute kidney failure or drug allergy . I would suggest you to keep your hands clean and dry , clean them with betadine and take over the counter antihistamine like benadryl twice a day . Keep yourself hydrated , If condition doesn t get well then consult general practitioner for proper checkup . Doctor may order allergy test , blood test along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants , anti inflammatory or may refer you to allergy specialist or nephrologist . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari