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What Causes Cracking And Peeling Of Hands?

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Posted on Fri, 7 Nov 2014
Question: Yes, Having trouble with crack and peeling hands. use vasoline and good lotion. What is causing this?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Cracking and peeling of hands can be seen in contact dermatitis or psoriasis.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
There is an option to do so on right side of query page. You can also send it to YYYY@YYYY with attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar. Waiting for your response.
Thank you
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What Causes Cracking And Peeling Of Hands?

Brief Answer: photograph required Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Cracking and peeling of hands can be seen in contact dermatitis or psoriasis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis. There is an option to do so on right side of query page. You can also send it to YYYY@YYYY with attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar. Waiting for your response. Thank you