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What Causes Dryness And Peeling Skin On The Hand?

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Posted on Wed, 24 May 2017
Question: what can I put on my hand to fix the dryness and peeling.
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Answered by Dr. Shuba hariprasad (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Request for clarifications, please

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.

Would you clarify a few things for me, please?
*how long have you had this dryness and peeling?
* did you use any harsh detergents or new personal care products? Can you think of anything that could have triggered this?
*does it itch or hurt? Any redness?
*is it just your hands or anywhere else one the body? Please mention the afected areas?
*is the skin between your fingers peeling? How about the palm?
*do you have any other medical issues or take any medications?

Please get back to me with the requested clarifications so that I may help you better.

In the meantime, virgin coconut oil will help you (as long as there are no raw (skin broken) areas).
Apply before bath (massage well into skin) , use glycerin soap and gentle scrub (loofah) to take of dead skin and promote circulation.
Finally rinse in cool water and XXXXXXX dry.
After bath, apply a little coconut oil over affected areas. Do this twice a day.

Please not that this is only for drying and peeling skin, even irritated skin but not for broken skin.

If these measures don't result in improvement within 5 days or symptoms worsen, it could be a dermatitis that needs to be evaluated. See a dermatologist at this point.

Hope this helps. Awaiting your clarifications.
Wish you good health
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
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What Causes Dryness And Peeling Skin On The Hand?

Brief Answer: Request for clarifications, please Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for your query. I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today. Would you clarify a few things for me, please? *how long have you had this dryness and peeling? * did you use any harsh detergents or new personal care products? Can you think of anything that could have triggered this? *does it itch or hurt? Any redness? *is it just your hands or anywhere else one the body? Please mention the afected areas? *is the skin between your fingers peeling? How about the palm? *do you have any other medical issues or take any medications? Please get back to me with the requested clarifications so that I may help you better. In the meantime, virgin coconut oil will help you (as long as there are no raw (skin broken) areas). Apply before bath (massage well into skin) , use glycerin soap and gentle scrub (loofah) to take of dead skin and promote circulation. Finally rinse in cool water and XXXXXXX dry. After bath, apply a little coconut oil over affected areas. Do this twice a day. Please not that this is only for drying and peeling skin, even irritated skin but not for broken skin. If these measures don't result in improvement within 5 days or symptoms worsen, it could be a dermatitis that needs to be evaluated. See a dermatologist at this point. Hope this helps. Awaiting your clarifications. Wish you good health Regards, Dr. Shuba Hariprasad