What Causes Peeling Of Skin On Both The Hands?

Posted on Wed, 17 May 2017

Question: Hello doctor,
I'm having problem with my palm hand. It's pealing off. I will upload image. Please I need advice.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload Image and provide 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 noted your concern.

Kindly upload a few Images in "Reports Section". You may also mail me the Images at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of the mail as Attention:Dr.Kakkar
Also let me know, Is the peeling on one hand or on both hands? Do you have any symptoms like itching?Does it happen periodically i.e every season?

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Thank you for the respond dr kakkar.

The peeling is on both hands and yes, it sometimes itch me but not always.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Keratolysis exfoliativa

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

This condition is known as keratolysis exfoliativa. I suggest you to apply either Amylac cream Or Xerina cream, twice daily

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Hello doctor, I have cortisone cream. Is that also Ok to apply on the hands. I forgot to mention i have the peeling on my feet as well.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use only a moisturizer

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Cortisone cream is a topical steroid and it won't work in keratolysis exfoliativa. I suggest you to use just a moisturizer. Keratolysis exfoliativa is self resolving in a few days.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 hours later)

Ok thank you doctor.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for writing to us

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana