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What Causes Dryness And Peeling Skin On Fingers After Using Oven Cleaner?

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Posted on Fri, 24 Jul 2015
Question: I used oven cleaner yesterday and apparently got some one fingers. Today, my fingertips are dry and peeling. Do I need to go to the ER? No redness or pain.
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Contact dermatits

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

It looks like you have developed an allergic reaction to the oven cleaner. It is common to develop an allergic reaction to cleaners.

Here is what you should do

1. please use gloves the next time you use the cleaner or avoid it altogether
2. do not wash your hands with soap until it is better. Use soap free solution
3. Keep your hands moist free
4. Calamine lotion can be applied over the dry and peeling area 4 times a day
5. Tab Avil can be taken twice a day for the peeling to settle. I must add here that Avil can make you sleepy and drowsy so avoid driving when on it
6. If the peeling worsens or becomes red and itchy please approach a dermatologist for steroid based creams

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (28 minutes later)
Thank you! I have some steroid cream left over from poison ivy earlier this year. I will try that. Thanks again!
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hello


Thanks for getting back, I am happy I was of help

I wish you a speedy recovery

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Dryness And Peeling Skin On Fingers After Using Oven Cleaner?

Brief Answer: Contact dermatits Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query It looks like you have developed an allergic reaction to the oven cleaner. It is common to develop an allergic reaction to cleaners. Here is what you should do 1. please use gloves the next time you use the cleaner or avoid it altogether 2. do not wash your hands with soap until it is better. Use soap free solution 3. Keep your hands moist free 4. Calamine lotion can be applied over the dry and peeling area 4 times a day 5. Tab Avil can be taken twice a day for the peeling to settle. I must add here that Avil can make you sleepy and drowsy so avoid driving when on it 6. If the peeling worsens or becomes red and itchy please approach a dermatologist for steroid based creams I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards