What Causes A Sudden Eczematous Rash On The Hand?

Posted on Tue, 22 Nov 2016

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Question : Hi,

All of sudden from yesterday I've this infection in my hands. Can you provide right medicines and the reason for this?
Not able to attach the files.. how to do?
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer
Looks like an eczematous reaction

Detailed Answes
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it looks like an eczematous reaction.
It can be due to few reasons: dry skin, dry and cold weather, due to use of any new clothes or medicines.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily and take tablet levocetrizine 5 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching for 7-10 days.
These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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