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Excessive dryness

2021-09-28 04:31:55
Hello doctor. My brother is 17 years old. His hands become excessively dry after he washed his hands with water. What do we do?
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Don't worry, need more details and evaluation to Start proper management. Can consult me privately for proper management and prescription. Click consult now to start proper medications.

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Is he having dryness all the time ? Or only after hand washing ? Is the skin over rest of the body normal or dry too ? Provide with photos. Consider changing of handwash to a mild glycerine based soap. Needs a detailed evaluation so that proper moisturizer can be prescribed to you based on  his skin characteristics.
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Answered2021-09-28 08:14:27

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May due to soap or quality of water Detailed history is desirable

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Use  moisturizer regularly. If he have any other symptoms consult online

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