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Suggest Treatment For Dry Scaly Patch Of Skin On Hand
Question: hi,
am XXXXXX.
I have skin allergy like in the photo attached here. this was formed in my left hand in base of my little finger. please advice me to clear.
am XXXXXX.
I have skin allergy like in the photo attached here. this was formed in my left hand in base of my little finger. please advice me to clear.
Brief Answer:
I suggest a moisturizer+ a potent topical steroid
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
i have gone through your query and i have also reviewed the image.
I can see a dry scaly patch of skin.
I suggest a possibility of eczematous dermatitis.
Predisposing factor being underlying dry skin.
I suggest you to use a moisturizer regularly, at least twice daily and everytime after washing hands.
Avoid using soaps too often. Soaps are drying and would exacerbate drness.
Specifically for this patch of dermatitis I suggest you to apply a potent topical steroid e.g either clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream or halobetsol propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily, over and above the moisturizer.
These are prescription topical steroids and therefore i suggest that you to visit a specilist in your region for the needful.
You should continue with the moisturizer even after this patch resolves to prevent a recurrence.
Regards
I suggest a moisturizer+ a potent topical steroid
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
i have gone through your query and i have also reviewed the image.
I can see a dry scaly patch of skin.
I suggest a possibility of eczematous dermatitis.
Predisposing factor being underlying dry skin.
I suggest you to use a moisturizer regularly, at least twice daily and everytime after washing hands.
Avoid using soaps too often. Soaps are drying and would exacerbate drness.
Specifically for this patch of dermatitis I suggest you to apply a potent topical steroid e.g either clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream or halobetsol propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily, over and above the moisturizer.
These are prescription topical steroids and therefore i suggest that you to visit a specilist in your region for the needful.
You should continue with the moisturizer even after this patch resolves to prevent a recurrence.
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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