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What Causes A Very Dry,scaly & Black Hands On The Inside?
yes I have very dry ,scaly and black hands,on the inside, I have seen numerous docter,taken a skin test, just about everything, they dry up as soon as the ointment is appled,they are scaly,and itch very badly,I work in a refinery and think that maybe I HAVE USED SOMETHING THERE,IT LOOKS LIKE DERMITIES
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014
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Hello,
Use a moisturizer frequently. In addition, I suggest you use a potent topical steroid e.g clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment, twice daily.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Use a moisturizer frequently. In addition, I suggest you use a potent topical steroid e.g clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment, twice daily.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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