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How can I manage hard and blackish cracks on my palm?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

There are multiple cracks in the palm with pain. If I touch anything, I get a wound. I can see that the wound surface is hard and blackish. Please tell me, what is this?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Kalpana Pathak

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Kalpana Pathak is a Dermatologist with 17 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from the University of Allahabad in 2006 and later completed her MD in Dermatology from Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences in 2011. She specializes in treating skin disorders and sexually transmitted diseases. She is currently working in Uttar Pradesh.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

From the description provided, it seems that you could be having eczema or psoriasis.

Right now, just use a good emollient over hands multiple times a day and apply Cosvate G cream (a combination of Clobetasol propionate and Gentamicin sulfate) two to three times over hands.

Further management would depend upon the response and the exact underlying cause of the disease.

Also, use a mild soap to wash your hands. Avoid exposure to detergents, hard soaps, chemicals, etc.

Visit a dermatologist in person for a physical evaluation and further management.

I hope this information helps you.

Feel free to ask further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 8, 2013
Reviewed At March 10, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Kalpana Pathak is a Dermatologist with 17 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from the University of Allahabad in 2006 and later completed her MD in Dermatology from Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences in 2011. She specializes in treating skin disorders and sexually transmitted diseases. She is currently working in Uttar Pradesh.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Palm Cracks Management Companion

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Hard, painful cracks on your palms can be a sign of underlying skin conditions. This section helps you understand common causes and initial management steps.

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This information is based on general medical guidance. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice; consult a qualified clinician.

Always consult a doctor before taking medication; self-medication carries serious health risks. Take exact prescribed doses, and never start, change, or stop treatment without medical supervision.

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Kalpana Pathak is a Dermatologist with 17 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from the University of Allahabad in 2006 and later completed her MD in Dermatology from Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences in 2011. She specializes in treating skin disorders and sexually transmitted diseases. She is currently working in Uttar Pradesh.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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