What Causes Cracking And Peeling Of Hands?

Posted on Wed, 15 Oct 2014

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Wed, 15 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : Yes, Having trouble with crack and peeling hands. use vasoline and good lotion. What is causing this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Cracking and peeling of hands can be seen in contact dermatitis or psoriasis.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
There is an option to do so on right side of query page. You can also send it to YYYY@YYYY with attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar. Waiting for your response.
Thank you

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