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What Causes Peeling Skin On The Palms And Fingertips?
I've had this rash for a couple of weeks. It started in my groin area, and I began applying steroid cream, which helped somewhat. I ran out of cream, but now I have a rash on my lower back. Additionally, the back of my head has been very itchy, and now my hands are extremely dry (tight feeling) and have peeling skin on the palms and fingertips. What could this be?
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
Hi,
Probably you may be having contact allergic dermatitis. Kindly consult dermatologist for the firm diagnosis.
I would suggest...
- steroids in tapering dose
- antihistaminics
- antibiotics if needed
- application of moisturising cream in morning after bath
- application of steroid cream at night
- avoidance of soap at bath, use. Dettol liq
- avoidance of triggering factors
I hope you got my answer..
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
Probably you may be having contact allergic dermatitis. Kindly consult dermatologist for the firm diagnosis.
I would suggest...
- steroids in tapering dose
- antihistaminics
- antibiotics if needed
- application of moisturising cream in morning after bath
- application of steroid cream at night
- avoidance of soap at bath, use. Dettol liq
- avoidance of triggering factors
I hope you got my answer..
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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