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Hey Doctor please suggest me, me and my daughter have extremely dry palms and feet skin by birth, please help me.

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You are suffering from palani plantar keratoderma causing dryness.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, ...  Read More

I and my 10 year old daughter have extremely dry palms and feet,please help and suggest me how i get rid of this problem

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She's suffering from palmo plantar keratoderma causing dryness.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by ...  Read More

My hands are extremely dry and skin of hand is a thicker in comparison to others. What can be done for this.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from palmo plantar keratoderma causing thickness.. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed ...  Read More

Extremely dry skin with severe irritation in fingers and back of palm leading to bleeding cracks. No particular pattern with water. But definitely more severy when contact with vim utensil cleaner

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Apply cream Dia-FC, or sole are ...  Read More

I am having extremely dry skin on hands,which is visibily red in colour and rough to touch. The skin gets extremely dry on palms and top of the hands extending till wrist. No itching is present but sometimes skin stings too much and becomes painful when applying any cream. Been to a dermatologist but nothing has improved even on using topical st

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

The dorsal surface of my palm has become extremely dry.. It looks like its becoming more red and raw... What can be done... Any topical that you suggest.. (Have attached screenshots for your reference )

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

Very dry skin on my palms which tends to crack at times. I don't do too many household work don't touch detergent or anything harsh either. still my palms are extremely dry dark n wrinkled

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Greetings ,from your explanation I would say hat you may facing issue of keratoderma which may occur alone or as a component of another disorder. In either situation, you should respond to keratoly ...  Read More

My younger sister gets extremely dry and red inflamed skin of her hands causing burning sensation cracks .it always happens during winter. We have used vaseline,lotions,and many Ayurvedic balms on her hand but after some time it's again back to normal. Please suggest something lotion or ointment that will cool down her inflamed skin and keep it moi

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

Lot of dryness from past one week in hand / palm only. Refer attached image. Keeping my self hydrated and applying mosuturizer/ cold cream but no effect

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It's allergic contact dermatits..it will go with medicine... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Hello, I am experiencing lot of dryness, cracks n little bleeding on my hands. Usage of hand wash and climate change is taking toll. Kindly suggest a good cream for healing cracked hands. Thank you in advance.

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Use Venusia Max cream liberally atleast twice daily ...  Read More

I have got extremely Dry lips from past few days. Vaseline, ghee, Chaptex is also not helping.What could be the issue? How to get relief from this and why it is happening?

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

Offlate, I have been experiencing extremely dry mouth n itchy palms. Is it due to my age? Perimenopause or something serious underlying issue? I'm very worried. Kindly help

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Itching, Inflamable and Swelling in Right Hand Palm and back of palm with fingers. This happened after wokeup in the morning. When sleep in the yesterday night than all was ok. Combiflam one tablet taken already after dinner now. Need your valuable advice on this.

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It could be insect bite or sort of allergy Take Tab.cetrizine 10mg HS for 3 days Rest consult for proper history taking ...  Read More

The skin of my nose and the area in and around my lips have become extremely dry and itchy. No matter how much Vaseline or moisturiser or lip balm i apply throughout the day, my lips and nose are always dry. I have been facing this issue since the past 2 months and it's extremely uncomfortable. Kindly tell me a remedy to this problem.

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Have you applied anything new before this happened? Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan Kindly share a clear picture in good lighti ...  Read More

Hello doctors, I’ve been having very dry skin on my palms for the past few days. It's becoming flaky and rough and it also burns when i touch spices while cooking. I’m currently using Santoor handwash and Boroplus on my palms..sometimes Bath & Body Works moisturizer..but it’s not improving.

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Is it only over 1 hand? Do you wash your hands frequently? Much more detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly share a clear picture in ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I have extremely dry skin since childhood. My grandfather had this. I have started having stretch marks in hands stomach back and legs because of this extreme dryness. Not able to live my day to day life normally. If I dont apply lotion, stretching my arms and legs become painful. My hands look very wrinkled. Can't wear any short dres

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

I have light white spot on the palm of my one hand from last one month. Sometimes they are itchy. It is dangerous?

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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

I have got a lighter spot on the palm of my right hand from the last one month ( size around 1 inches). I have attached the photo. Is it normal?

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No it is not normal. Full history would be required for complete diagnosis. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, 3 yrs back during my first pregnancy I found out a new mole on my palm between thumb and index finger web . I am concerned ..it's not bleeding or itching but has grown in size a bit ...plz help and guide

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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

I am having continuous itchiness in only palms of my hand and fingers and it increases at night time, what to do about it and is it concerning?

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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

Hello doctor I am facing frequent dryness and an itching sensation in my palm this winter season. Not only in winter but if I washed utensils or even doing some dusting work it tregars Please suggest some good treatments or medicines.

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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

Hi , My hands palms are cracking , gets dry often. It looks too old , similar to that of an elder person. Can it be reversed without medicines ? If yes how ? Tried applying aloevera gel but doesn't worked.

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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

Hello doc, both of palms are always warm or hot , no sweatness, no fever, no burning sensation...while rest of the hand or body are cold or nomal..why is it so? Is it normal...I have searched about it on the internet and it shows palmar erythema and then shows horrible result like cancer, aids associated with this palmar erythema..I'm very scared n

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This might be due to vit D and B12 deficiency. Don't believe what you research on google. Evaluating a disease is a complex phenomenon and takes years of study and experience. Follow your doctor as he ...  Read More

I have noticed a faint brown spot on my palm for about 2 to 3 years. Since increasing hand washing during the COVID-19 pandemic, my hands have also become dry and red. Could this spot be serious, and what steps should I take?

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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

I'm having extremely dry skin ,please suggest good sunscreen without white caste, please Thank you ...

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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

I have a white reflecting dot on a hand palm which usually there for 3 years but it itches only when I'm using detergent or hold any hard substance tightly or sometimes keeping my hands wet for a long time. The dot is present always but only while itching the skin becomes reddish and disappears. Atleast happens once a day. What it is?

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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

I have had a dry skin issue at the back of my hands for the last one year. Initially, I thought I might be sensitive to dish washing liquid or handwash, so I switched to herbal ones. I tried using hand gloves while washing utensils, but I can not see any improvement. I have also attached the photo of my hands. Please let me know what should I do ne

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My hand is this dry. Can that be a problem. I have other health issues like fibromyalgia, autoimmune. Can it be related to this ?

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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

My palm skin becomes soggy when I am doing something which involves water. Pls suggest why is this happening and how to cure this

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Need few more details. Kindly connect ...  Read More

Post green chilli cutting has a miserable burning sensation on both palms of the hand. Cold ice and honey put some relief, but still the sensation is there.and both palms are becoming red but not itchy. Please suggest something

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Lft Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more than Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult Will help you ...  Read More

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