HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

What Causes Skin Cracks On Hands?

Posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2014

Question: hello Doctor,

i am having cracks on both of my hand. it does not cause any irritation or pain of any sorts. it does not look good to the eye. Could you please help me out.

Thanks
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Kalpana Pathak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Upload image and further details.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing to us.
You need to elaborate your skin concern.
Cracks in hands could be due to eczema, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, fungal infection.
I would like to know
Since how long are you having it?
If the involved area itches?
If use of soap/detergent/vegetables etc cause burning sensation or flare up the condition?

Also I would need a photograph of affected area. Please upload the same by clicking on upload report/image icon which is on right side of query page.
In the meanwhile apply a good moisturising cream like moisturex/cotaryl/remoiz/xerine etc
Hoping to hear from you soon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Kalpana Pathak (21 hours later)

thanks for the responce Kalpana, the cracks does not cause any irritation, neither does it pain. i had consulted a dermetalogist and he said that just apply a good moisturizer should help but it's doesn't.
i am having this problem for 2 years now.

could you please help.

thanks
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Kalpana Pathak (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
looks like eczema

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for providing the details.
The lesions look eczematous. To treat the same, you may follow these suggestions-
Use a mild soap to wash hands like cetaphil or pears
Use a good moisturising cream like cotaryl/xerina/remoiz multiple times in a day over hands
Apply a potent steroid cream like clobetasol(cbesta/cosvate/lobate/tenovate) twice in a day over dry patches.
Hopefully in a week or two the lesions should resolve.
Hope this helped
Regards
Dr Kalpana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Kalpana Pathak (2 days later)

Thank you for your suggestions - Kalpana,

I am applying Calosoft paraffin lotion twice a day. Please let me know will this be useful or shall i discontinue using it.

Thanks,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Kalpana Pathak (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX

Yes, you can apply calosoft paraffin and observe for improvement. If not then you can use a moisturising cream as mentioned in my previous reply.
Hope this helped.
Regards
Dr Kalpana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Kalpana Pathak (15 hours later)

Thankyou very much - Kalpana.

I will continue to use calosoft and let you know.

Answered by Dr. Kalpana Pathak (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX

You are welcome. Keep me updated with the improvements.

Regards
Dr Kalpana

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari