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In the cold weather particuarly my hands become very, very dry and knuckles become cracked and bleed and are obviously a little painful. To try to prevent this, I have invested in a variety of moisturising treatments that temporarily improve thier condition and I always wear gloves outside. More recently I have noticed that the skin on my hands also has a smell, on the palms too. The odour smells yeasty - like mild smelly feet (which I don't have, fortunately). Is this bacteria and how can I blitz it please?
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Aditi Garg's Response
dear patient, do your skin has white rash like appearance, which itches & cracks? If your answer to my question is Yes, then its probably a fungal infection & not a bacterial infection. U just do fungal culture & sensitivity test of your skin & start using topical antifungalointments.
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What Causes Yeast Smell In Palms And Feet?
dear patient, do your skin has white rash like appearance, which itches & cracks? If your answer to my question is Yes, then its probably a fungal infection & not a bacterial infection. U just do fungal culture & sensitivity test of your skin & start using topical antifungal ointments.