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What Causes Dark Spots On The Hands Post Delivery?

Posted on Mon, 15 May 2017

Question: After delivery, which was two months back. I see dark spots and some kind of allergy on my hands. Not sure whats happening. Please check the pictures and suggest any home remedy and over the counter medicine.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have viewed the images.
I can see dry, scaly, erythematous to violaceou patches on both forearms and hands. I would keep a possibility of lichen planus or psoriasis.
I would like to know whether you have any associated symptoms like itching?

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 minutes later)

There is no such symptoms like itching.. So i stay in USA, can you suggest any home remedy? Also any over the counter medicines.

Thanks for your reply.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Topical steroid cream and moisturizer

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

I suggest you to apply a moisturizer and a topical potent steroid cream e.g clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream. Mix them in equal proportions (1:1) and apply twice daily on affected areas. Potent topical steroids are prescription medications. You will not find them over the counter. Topical steroids which are available over the counter are very mild ones e.g cortisone cream (hydrocortisone 1%) and may not be very effective for your condition.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar