What Could Be Reason For Cracks In Winter And Bleeds On Over Stretching?

Posted on Sun, 1 Jan 2023

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Question : Have a skin condition on my left hand near knuckles. Cracks in winter and bleeds on over stretching. Need medicine

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have Psoriasis.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 days later)

Hello Doctor,
Thank you for the follow up.
I have attached the close view of my skin condition.

please let me know if you need any other details.

Thank you,

Vivek

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Psoriasis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
It appears to be psoriasis.
Apply ointment Heximar B in night and xerina cream in morning.
This combination should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana