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Posted on Thu, 18 Dec 2014
Question: My wife's hands skin is very dry and its allergic to detergents. What is the best moisturizing cream. Currently her fingers are extremely dry.
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description you have provided,it looks like your wife has developed contact eczema over the hands .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell what all are you applying over it .

I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.

Dr Geetika Paul
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Suggest Treatment For Dry Skin

Brief Answer: Kindly provide pictures and details Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. From the description you have provided,it looks like your wife has developed contact eczema over the hands . I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition. Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page . Also please tell what all are you applying over it . I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details. Dr Geetika Paul