Dry Patches On Knuckle- 735 Questions Answered

I have a dry, scaly, itchy, inflammatory skin patch over the knuckle of the right forefinger. It used to come and go before, but now for over 1 year has stayed, but the condition has never been bad like what it is now. Applying oil spreads it. It was just like a 25 paise sized patch before, now the size has doubled.

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Dr. Govind S Mittal Dermatologist | Bangalore

Please see a dermatologist. This cannot be diagnosed and treated over and online / app discussion forum. Thank you. ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I have found a dark Patch on my right hand knuckle, it is not there in the left hand knuckle. It is there since a week now. Kindly help Attaching pics for reference. Thanks

Asked for Male, 23 Years 126 Views v

Dr. Shrutanjoy Adak General Physician | Kolkata

consult om practo for detailed discussion. ... Read More

Hi doctor, I have found few dark patches on knuckle. It is there since a week now. Attaching pictures for reference. Is it something serious? Thanks

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Dr. Shivani S Talpallikar Cosmetologist | Bidar

It could be due to vitamin B12 deficiency. Kindly get it checked. ... Read More

I have problem with my hands. Though not exposed to sun oftenly I have tanned hands and dry palm. My wrist and knuckles are dark. Same goes with my feet especially Instep and toes. Need some suggestions with the same

Asked for Female, 23 Years 169 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ... Read More

So I've been using liquid handsoap of reputed brands quite frequently every day since March. A few weeks ago,I started feeling a burning sensation in and around the knuckles in my right hand and the burning area had red/brown patch. I didn't take it seriously thinking that once I limit the use of liquid handsoap, the burning sensation and the red p

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Asked for Female, 24 Years 99 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic contact dermatitis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultatio ... Read More

Dry and itchy knuckles skin Occurs frequently Blisters also appears Once I was given steroid cream and moisturizer to apply it on but when I use it it disappears and when I don't apply it reappears again. Attaching the affected area thereby.. I want to eliminate the root cause not superficial treatment. Kindly help..

Asked for Male, 21 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My son is having excessive dryness on palms and cracks between knuckles. There are pale red patches on the wrist too. Have been using NMF UREA CREAM since 2 months but no improvement. His palms are always dry and rough. Please advise.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry...he is suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this rashes... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for det ... Read More

I've dry and scaly skin on knuckles which doesn't go even after regular use of moisturizer cream. at my place I don't have a good dermatologist. so give me solution. if doctor advice any cream, I would be grateful if they specify brand name of the cream which are easily available at small places too.

Asked for Male, 38 Years 7005 Views v

Dr. Sujit Shanshanwal Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Venusia Max lotion or Cetaphil lotion or Aquasoft lotion or Episoft lotion can be used if it is just routine dryness. however an examination would be needed to make sure there is no other coexisting c ... Read More

My hands are extremely dry with cuts and sores beginning to replace the wrinkles in my knuckles! Imagine a lot of tiny paper cuts on my knuckles. I work in a cooler (31°F) and a freezer (10° F) at my job, which may explain the dryness. What should I do to treat my hands? It's on both hands and spreading. A pic: (not gross) http://imgur.com/a/YWzUd

Asked for Male, 19 Years 433 Views v

Dr. Sandeep Gupta Dermatologist | Delhi

Apply ureativ 10 cream 3 4 time and use dove soap only for HAND wash too.... ... Read More

My wife's hands are purple on the knuckles only. They appear dirty but there is no dirt on them. She's says they feel dry due to the cold winter air. Is it just dry skin or something more serious?

Asked for Female, 36 Years 1614 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Need to see before starting treatment.....Do direct online consultation for proper diagnosis and treatment. ... Read More

For 2 months now, i am having inflamed, dry, red and itchy lips.. and i have seen dry discoloured pathes on my eye lid, on cbeeks, now slightly appearing on cornera of my nose too.. my lips and face are facing extreme dryneas and itchy. Pls help. Have consulted 2 dermats. They prescribed antibiotics, ateroid cream for lips but nothing seemed to be

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Asked for Female, 39 Years 25 Views v

Dr. Koolla Shireesha Dermatologist | Hyderabad

Hello detailed history is needed with clear photographs ..please consult online for further management ... Read More

I have a dry patch near my lips from the past 3 months, it turns black after applying a moisturizer and usually is dry and white when left without any creams I have tried everything to moisturize it, it just doesnt go away. It started as a dry patch and then proceeded to turn into a bigger dry black patch that turns white without any creams. I did

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Asked for Female, 20 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Shama Naaz Dermatologist | Nagpur

Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ... Read More

My son 3 year 6 month old suffering from dry skin intially doc gave ointment from which it Dry skin recovery but later small red bumps started appearing he gave other cream with which medication itching bumps increasing more please help

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Skin dry patches on legs and hands and back side of body Am suffering with this over 5 years Patches are going and coming help to find which dieases is this?

Asked for Male, 24 Years 29 Views v

Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui Trichologist | Lucknow

Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment ... Read More

Dry and broken skin patches developed between fingers. Patches is not itchy and not burning. It appeared suddenly last week. I have attached photo. It appears like eczema of hand. Kindly help

Asked for Male, 19 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Bhumika Mahawar Dermatologist | Dehradun

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Do you work with detergents Use a moisturiser ... Read More

My mother has developed a dark, dry, hardened patch on her neck. Not painful but it looks like a skin condition.

Asked for Female, 62 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

One week back I used 10% vit c serum over my face and got rashes ...as I have sensitive skin.. my face skin become very dry and I am getting flaky patches like P. Alba. In past days I used tacroz 0.1%ointment to solve this problem but now I am 7 weeks pregnant. I want to know the pregnancy safe alternative medicine for my skin condition.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi i found that suddenly my middle finger knuckle and the other hand middle finger knuckle has also darkened. And some other finger's knuckle too . CAN it be due to high level of cortisol or b12 deficiency?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 1074 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

How can I get rid of my dark elbows, knuckles & knees. Some kind of serum/ gel/ ointmentor something which is easily available & affordable to maintain also gives best results.

Asked for Female, 29 Years 276 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

Specific medication will improve condition. Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. ... Read More

Hello doctor, I have recently noticed many dry white spots on my foreskin. Some patches are small and some are big it's also itchy sometimes. And sometimes it disappears on its own but again it shows up. Is there any solution to get rid of it. Thanks

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Dryness and dry patches on both the shoulder Since 1 week red colour patches

Asked for Female, 25 Years 44 Views v

Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis Pediatrician | Pune

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It may be due to allergies. Please visit a pediatrician ... Read More

I got a tiny light spot in my knuckles i just want to know is it normal or something concerning? I didn't notice it before or maybe it was not there before yesterday I notice it, it is light color than surroundings tiny dot in the middle of my knuckle

Asked for Male, 21 Years 105 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am having this Dry flaky patch near eye corner. What condition is this? Since 2 weeks I am having. I am using medication. But it's not reducing? Will this be cured ?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 1562 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have got this Dry flaky patch near eye. Pls help me out, what is this patch. Is this any serious skin condition?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 118 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

From years I am having this issue with my skin index finger and thumb of right hand. It's like dry patches, when my hands are wet the skin peels and when it's dry it cracks and give deep wound.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 168 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Dry and hard patches on my both hand since 6 months..sometimes without any treatment it becomes lighter than now..suddenly came out

Asked for Female, 31 Years 159 Views v

Dr. Ch Bikash Dermatologist | Shillong

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Hand eczema is the likely problem Treatment can be given and kept under control ... Read More

I got the same dark knuckles last year which did not hurt much, it went away on its own on moisturizing I guess. This year, again I got the same darkening but it seems to hurt like there have been cuts while washing my hands.

Asked for Female, 34 Years 157 Views v

Dr. Ch Bikash Dermatologist | Shillong

Your skin is getting dry There is also some component of eczema Avoid direct contact with detergents or sanitisers Use a moisturiser immediately after washing your hands ... Read More

After having severe acne I took a consultation and was recommended adapalane gel with clindamycin in it. As a side effect it caused dryness and hence dark patch due to the dryness occurred around my mouth. Now tell me the how to remove the patch

Asked for Female, 19 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi, It's been almost 7-8 days i am seeing some sort of darkness on knuckles of left hand and redness on the knuckles of my right hand. It increases a lot when my hand is dry and cold. I don't know how but one day it just looked like my knuckles have been burnt. I applied moisturizer, coconut oil. It didn't work much so I shifted to maxrich dee

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Asked for Male, 20 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am getting dry skin patches on my penis all of a sudden. No irritation .what could be the cause for it

Asked for Male, 31 Years 205 Views v

Dr. Shailaja Bandla Psychiatrist | Vijayawada

Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. ... Read More

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Dry patches on knuckle

Hi Doctor, I have found a dark Patch on my right hand knuckle, it is not there in the left hand knuckle. It is there since a week now. Kindly help Attaching pics for reference. Thanks

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Hi doctor, I have found few dark patches on knuckle. It is there since a week now. Attaching pictures for reference. Is it something serious? Thanks

I have problem with my hands. Though not exposed to sun oftenly I have tanned hands and dry palm. My wrist and knuckles are dark. Same goes with my feet especially Instep and toes. Need some suggestions with the same

My son is having excessive dryness on palms and cracks between knuckles. There are pale red patches on the wrist too. Have been using NMF UREA CREAM since 2 months but no improvement. His palms are always dry and rough. Please advise.

My wife's hands are purple on the knuckles only. They appear dirty but there is no dirt on them. She's says they feel dry due to the cold winter air. Is it just dry skin or something more serious?

My son 3 year 6 month old suffering from dry skin intially doc gave ointment from which it Dry skin recovery but later small red bumps started appearing he gave other cream with which medication itching bumps increasing more please help

Skin dry patches on legs and hands and back side of body Am suffering with this over 5 years Patches are going and coming help to find which dieases is this?

Dry and broken skin patches developed between fingers. Patches is not itchy and not burning. It appeared suddenly last week. I have attached photo. It appears like eczema of hand. Kindly help

My mother has developed a dark, dry, hardened patch on her neck. Not painful but it looks like a skin condition.

Hi i found that suddenly my middle finger knuckle and the other hand middle finger knuckle has also darkened. And some other finger's knuckle too . CAN it be due to high level of cortisol or b12 deficiency?

How can I get rid of my dark elbows, knuckles & knees. Some kind of serum/ gel/ ointmentor something which is easily available & affordable to maintain also gives best results.

Hello doctor, I have recently noticed many dry white spots on my foreskin. Some patches are small and some are big it's also itchy sometimes. And sometimes it disappears on its own but again it shows up. Is there any solution to get rid of it. Thanks

Dryness and dry patches on both the shoulder Since 1 week red colour patches

I got a tiny light spot in my knuckles i just want to know is it normal or something concerning? I didn't notice it before or maybe it was not there before yesterday I notice it, it is light color than surroundings tiny dot in the middle of my knuckle

I am having this Dry flaky patch near eye corner. What condition is this? Since 2 weeks I am having. I am using medication. But it's not reducing? Will this be cured ?

I have got this Dry flaky patch near eye. Pls help me out, what is this patch. Is this any serious skin condition?

From years I am having this issue with my skin index finger and thumb of right hand. It's like dry patches, when my hands are wet the skin peels and when it's dry it cracks and give deep wound.

Dry and hard patches on my both hand since 6 months..sometimes without any treatment it becomes lighter than now..suddenly came out

I got the same dark knuckles last year which did not hurt much, it went away on its own on moisturizing I guess. This year, again I got the same darkening but it seems to hurt like there have been cuts while washing my hands.

After having severe acne I took a consultation and was recommended adapalane gel with clindamycin in it. As a side effect it caused dryness and hence dark patch due to the dryness occurred around my mouth. Now tell me the how to remove the patch

I am getting dry skin patches on my penis all of a sudden. No irritation .what could be the cause for it

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