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Palm dryness and itching
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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Contact Dermatitis of hands also known commonly as Housewive's Dermatitis is more common than you can imagine.
Dryness of palms will both contribute and may result from said Dermatitis.
Best to use cotton liners inside rubber 🧤 gloves before you wash dishes, clothes etc
"Prevention is better than cure"
For a more detailed discussion and specific treatment, feel free to connect Online or via an INSTANT Consultation on this portal or any other online portal eg Apollo's 24/7, Doconline etc 🙏
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Aloevera or Zinc Oxide creams are useful emollients and barrier creams ... more the latter if a fresh preparation of cream can be made at your location.
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Urea containing moisturizers
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Palmer keratoderma. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment
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Dr. Radhika Prabhakar Chavan
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Can you share a picture ?
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Surat
Share pics for better evaluation
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Noida
Kindly consult online with pictures for proper treatment and guidance.
Treatment depends upon severity of condition.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Need to see the severity of condition
Consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Kindly consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you accordingly
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
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 & guidance.
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