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What Causes Itchy Red Dry Skin On The Palm?

i facing ome kind of skin abnormality.a patch like thing has appeared on my right palm.its itchy,dry,dead skin around itand the patch keeps on growing.before it was just a dot.now it has grown a lot bigger. i dnt know wat it is but i suspect its eczema.kindly suggest.
Fri, 6 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy red dry skin on the palm which is pointing towards a condition known as sunburn or photoallergic dermatitis . In this condition the symptoms like peeling of skin and dry patches become prominent . I would suggest you to wash palm area with cold water. Apply cold compresses 2-3 times a day. Take antihistamine drug like benadryl. Apply broad spectrum sunscreen such as TANCARE to face all the times. Apply vitamin C serum at night. If condition doesn't improve in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment and retinoids .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Itchy Red Dry Skin On The Palm?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy red dry skin on the palm which is pointing towards a condition known as sunburn or photoallergic dermatitis . In this condition the symptoms like peeling of skin and dry patches become prominent . I would suggest you to wash palm area with cold water. Apply cold compresses 2-3 times a day. Take antihistamine drug like benadryl. Apply broad spectrum sunscreen such as TANCARE to face all the times. Apply vitamin C serum at night. If condition doesn t improve in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment and retinoids . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari