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How to treat eczema-like itchy skin rashes on the hands and neck of my 64-year-old mother?
Query: Hi,My 64-year-old mom has developed a skin condition that looks like eczema. It causes itching that spreads across her right hand, left hand, and neck area. The issue started three weeks ago. She uses Aveeno and Curel body lotion. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is allergic dermatitis. Please answer a few questions. Is she having any other medical issues? Did she have any contact with plants or insects? Since hands and neck are the only exposed areas, it should be due to any ... Read Full »
I have severe and chronic eczema. How to control this?
Query: Hi doctor, I suffer from severe and chronic eczema, starting from my neck and going down to my ankles. My skin scales every day and itches every minute. I am suffering because no pills, steroids, or prescription has helped me in the last 10 years. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is called erythroderma, when the eczematous patches involve more than 80 % of the body's surface area. In these cases, a first biopsy has to be done to confirm the diagnosis. It would help if you had proper investigations and were put on i... Read Full »
Skin in my hand become dry with bleeding cracks and aggravates on smoking. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, For about two years, I have constant problems with my hand skin. There are spots on my hand, where my skin gets extremely dry to the point where it peels, sometimes even cracks and bleeds. It regenerates quite quickly, even deeper wounds heal in three to five days. I consulted several... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) it is looking like hyperkeratotic eczema over palms. It is a kind of dermatitis and not related with any blood vessels. It can aggravate during winter seasons. Treatment includes judicious use of moistur... Read Full »