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Suggest Remedy For Dry And Chapped Skin Due To Rashes
Hi,I got a rash on my hands from a chemical or a bacteria in the coolant I use at work...the dr. gave me a steroid cream that made it worse....now my hands are completely dried,chapped and cracking....very painful! I have tried everything, vasoline,and every lotion possible.....any suggestions?
Mon, 21 May 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
1. Your concern may be phompholyx.
2. It is a type of eczema.
3. Start using xerina moisturiser twice daily. Try to apply it on wet hands.
4. Avoid direct contact with detergents, dust, leather, raw veggetables and chemicals.
5. Apply hydrocortisone cream once daily at bed time until skin settles down.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sandeep Golla
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
1. Your concern may be phompholyx.
2. It is a type of eczema.
3. Start using xerina moisturiser twice daily. Try to apply it on wet hands.
4. Avoid direct contact with detergents, dust, leather, raw veggetables and chemicals.
5. Apply hydrocortisone cream once daily at bed time until skin settles down.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sandeep Golla
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history, you are having irritant dermatitis. My treatment advice is:
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply an emollient cream like Enmoist cream.
3. Take an antihistamine medicine like Levocetirizine.
If problem persists then consult a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history, you are having irritant dermatitis. My treatment advice is:
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply an emollient cream like Enmoist cream.
3. Take an antihistamine medicine like Levocetirizine.
If problem persists then consult a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
I find this answer helpful
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