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I Have Dried Skin On My Hand, Mainly Knuckle. Since
Question: I have dried skin on my hand, mainly knuckle. Since I'm in the Netherlands, i think this is due to dried skin. I have not used lotion as often. Now this is my skin after applying moisturizing lotion. There are red/dark spot on the knuckle. Before applyingn lotion, they are white and a bit scaly. My question is that this is dried skin right? Not a rash that I should be concern about. So far only my hands has this condition
I don't know where to upload a picture in this forum
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
Perhaps you have an eczematous skin condition on your knuckles.
You may upload the Images either in "Reports Section" or you may mail me the Images at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of the mail as Attention:Dr.Kakkar. Else you may kindly contact customer care team of healthcaremagic.com for assistance.
Also let me know if you have any symptoms?like itching?pain?
Hope to assist you further with your query once I get the Images.
Regarding upload the Images
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
Perhaps you have an eczematous skin condition on your knuckles.
You may upload the Images either in "Reports Section" or you may mail me the Images at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of the mail as Attention:Dr.Kakkar. Else you may kindly contact customer care team of healthcaremagic.com for assistance.
Also let me know if you have any symptoms?like itching?pain?
Hope to assist you further with your query once I get the Images.
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Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you. I have sent the photo to the email you provided. Moreover, I have no pain or itching. Thank you
Images uploaded
Brief Answer:
Dry skin
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. I have viewed the image.
Yes, I think it is due to extremely dry and easily irritated skin which skin can get if it is extremely dry. I suggest you to use a bland moisturizer regularly e g petrolatum or paraffin based.
Take care.
Dry skin
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. I have viewed the image.
Yes, I think it is due to extremely dry and easily irritated skin which skin can get if it is extremely dry. I suggest you to use a bland moisturizer regularly e g petrolatum or paraffin based.
Take care.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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