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Suggest Remedies For Rashes On Hands
Question: hi doctor from last few months i have been having rashes like spots on my hand they seem to be more visible especially when my skin gets dry i have been applying bioline & moisturisers but still it doesnt seem to heal. Attaching pics as well.
could you suggest what exactly are they& any medication if possible?
could you suggest what exactly are they& any medication if possible?
Brief Answer:
Lichen nitidus or a sunlight induced eruption
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am Dr.Kakkar(Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have reviewed the image.
I can see dry, pin head sized bumps on back of hand. They seem to be those of lichen nitidus or an eruption due to sunlight(polymorphic light eruption).
If i was the treating doctor i would suggest you to protect the affected area from sun Or use a sunscreen throughout the day. In addition you must also use a topical potent steroid cream i.e Clobetasol propionate 0.05%cream e.g Tenovate cream at night.
If the rashes are very itchy you may as well take a tablet of Cetrizine 10 mg daily
Regards
Lichen nitidus or a sunlight induced eruption
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am Dr.Kakkar(Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have reviewed the image.
I can see dry, pin head sized bumps on back of hand. They seem to be those of lichen nitidus or an eruption due to sunlight(polymorphic light eruption).
If i was the treating doctor i would suggest you to protect the affected area from sun Or use a sunscreen throughout the day. In addition you must also use a topical potent steroid cream i.e Clobetasol propionate 0.05%cream e.g Tenovate cream at night.
If the rashes are very itchy you may as well take a tablet of Cetrizine 10 mg daily
Regards
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