Suggest Treatment For Cuts On The Fingers

Posted on Sun, 12 Mar 2017

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Question : what causes tiny cuts on my fingers, very painful & will not heal

I have changed dish soaps, playtex gloves & lined gloves. Nothing worked, I used Neosporin as hand cream, help me...

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
this is a form of dermatitis or eczema

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,
this is a form of dermatitis or eczema-and will heal in two weeks with the following treatment.
Make a dilute solution of potassium permanganate in XXXXXXX warm water in a bowl (light pink).
Dip your hands in it for 10 minutes.
Remove, dry and apply a steroid cream.
Repeat twice a day.
Continue 2 weeks after healing.
Now wear gloves while dealing with detergents/soaps to avoid recurrence.
Regards

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