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Suggest Treatment For Dry And Scaly Palms And Soles

I am four weeks post-op; I had pelvic prolapse. For the past week my palms and soles are extremely dry and scaly. I keep moisturizing but nothing helps. I was wondering what type of treatment would help me. My skin feels and looks terrible. How long does this take and what does it come from>
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,

You seem to have palmoplanter keratoderma. The skin of palms and sole become thick,dry and fissured. The cause may be unknown. Genetic tendency may be there. Soap,detergent and excessive water contact might exacerbate the disease.

I would suggest..

- vitamin E cap 400 mg daily
- vitamin A cao thrice a day
- apply urea containing cream twice a day
- cleanse the affected area in dettol containing water
- keep palms and soles moist with moisturising cream

I hope this would help you..

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Suggest Treatment For Dry And Scaly Palms And Soles

Hi, You seem to have palmoplanter keratoderma. The skin of palms and sole become thick,dry and fissured. The cause may be unknown. Genetic tendency may be there. Soap,detergent and excessive water contact might exacerbate the disease. I would suggest.. - vitamin E cap 400 mg daily - vitamin A cao thrice a day - apply urea containing cream twice a day - cleanse the affected area in dettol containing water - keep palms and soles moist with moisturising cream I hope this would help you.. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD