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Suggest Cream For Red Patches On Hands

Hi, I am Priya. I went to some resort last weekend. As it was raining through out day there i was wet for almost day. After coming in night i was tired and didnt wash my hands, face and legs and went to sleep directly. Next day i observed red patches on my hands. ( only on hands) it is very iching. i went to doctor and she suggested me "Fluticasone Cream BP". But patches are still there. Any help is most welcome
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Hi,

It seems that you may be having irritant contact dermatitis on the dorsa of hands. There may be erythematous itchy patch on the hand. There may be some cause like dust,soap or pollutants. I advise in my patients having such problem in following ways...

- short and tappering course of steroids.
- antihistaminics like desloratidine till itch is relieved.
- if needed antibiotics for short period.
- application of mild steroid with antibiotics cream
- avoidance of soap for washing the hands.

Above treatment would be helpful in in your case, still you consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Suggest Cream For Red Patches On Hands

Hi, It seems that you may be having irritant contact dermatitis on the dorsa of hands. There may be erythematous itchy patch on the hand. There may be some cause like dust,soap or pollutants. I advise in my patients having such problem in following ways... - short and tappering course of steroids. - antihistaminics like desloratidine till itch is relieved. - if needed antibiotics for short period. - application of mild steroid with antibiotics cream - avoidance of soap for washing the hands. Above treatment would be helpful in in your case, still you consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD