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Palm's skin start peeling
When I wash my hands the skin of both the palms start peeling off. I used Elovera imf lotion every time after washing my hands but it didn't help.
Please advice what should I do?
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Dr. Sruthi thammineedi
Dermatologist
7 yrs exp
Vijayawada
With excessive handwashing and use of hand sanitizer oils in skin gets washed and skin gets effected . Reduce the use of sanitizers and hand washes .use thick cream based moisturizer instead of lotion.
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consult a dermatologist for proper evaluation
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Probably it looks like hand eczema always keep your palms moist use the moisturiser which you are already using at least thrice a day sanitisers can cause extra dryness so use with precaution
Next Steps
Where gloves if at all you are going to place your hands with excess of water
Health Tips
Desowen lotion , apply for 5 days
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Dr. M Kowshik Kumar
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
IT'S A SEASONAL CHANGE, NOTHING TO WORRY, CHANGE OF MOISTURIZER IS REQUIRED. TAKE DIRECT CONSULTATION FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION AND PRESCRIPTION.
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