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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Dry Patches In Palm ?
I have two dry patches on the palm of both hands and have had it for over a year now. It itches from time to time but not always. I continually keep moisterizers on it. I am a nurse and wash my hands alot but have not changed soaps or skin moiturizer since it started. I have never had any allergies to anything and am 61yo. what could it be?
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
You could be having a type of eczema which is known as pompholyx where one gets multiple tiny dry and itchy area that at times lead to peeling of skin.
These are usually seasonal and occurs over palm and also on soles and side of fingers.
You can apply a steroidal cream like mometasone and a good moisturising cream.
However, the correct diagnosis can only be made after careful inspection of your skin of palm by skin specialist.
Hope this answer will help you.
Regards,
Welcome to health care magic,
You could be having a type of eczema which is known as pompholyx where one gets multiple tiny dry and itchy area that at times lead to peeling of skin.
These are usually seasonal and occurs over palm and also on soles and side of fingers.
You can apply a steroidal cream like mometasone and a good moisturising cream.
However, the correct diagnosis can only be made after careful inspection of your skin of palm by skin specialist.
Hope this answer will help you.
Regards,
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