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Skin Infection On The Thumb. Worried About The Recurrence. Redness With Peeling. Treatment?

i am an 18 yr old female and I have had a skin infection on my thumb. it was completely cured and again after 3 months it came on my ring finger and now my hand for about one year and it is spreading very slow but it's spreading. It sometimes itches it's red it cracks and peels.at times there are boils appearing and later they dissapear. I want to know what it is and how I can treat it
Thu, 30 May 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query,

Probably you are suffering from hand eczema.

It is quiet common and very recurrent condition.

You need treatment with topical steroids.

Try to notice what thing aggravates you condition,

Try to avoid contact with such items.

Let me know you have any other doubts.

Please meet a dermatologist for final diagnosis.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.

http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you good health.

Thank you
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Skin Infection On The Thumb. Worried About The Recurrence. Redness With Peeling. Treatment?

Hello, Thanks for the query, Probably you are suffering from hand eczema. It is quiet common and very recurrent condition. You need treatment with topical steroids. Try to notice what thing aggravates you condition, Try to avoid contact with such items. Let me know you have any other doubts. Please meet a dermatologist for final diagnosis. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you good health. Thank you