Palmoplantar psoriasis is a form of psoriasis that affects the skin present in palms and soles. It occurs due to skin injury or infection or because of hand dermatitis and extreme stress. They result in red scaly plaques on the affected region of the palms and soles. Topical steroids and coal tar is used to treat this condition. Stress management helps a lot.
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I have had hard, cracked, and pruritic skin on my hands and feet for the last 20 years. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have had hard, cracked, and pruritic skin on my hands and feet for the last 20 years. It gets better with some creams and lotions, but it never gets normal and then again exacerbates. I cannot even shake hands with anyone, as they easily feel my hard, cracked, and scaly skin. Please help... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. I have gone through the history that you have provided along with the images (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity) uploaded, and I do understand your concern. As for the information provided, the concern that you are ... Read Full »
What is the reason for deep cracks and dry skin in feet?
Query: Hello doctor, My grandfather is 74 years old, 5' 8" feet tall, and weighs 149 pounds. He developed deep cracks and dry skin on his feet eight months back. He initially had small cracks, which started spreading. We consulted a dermatologist, who said it was dry skin and asked to apply moisturizer, bu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Looking at the photographs (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I suspect palmoplantar psoriasis (type of psoriasis that affects the palms and soles) or hyperkeratotic palmoplantar eczema (fissured lesions in the middle... Read Full »
I have some signs on my hand on the summer period. What causes it?
Query: Hello doctor,I have some signs on my hand on the summer period. No doctor gives me any idea what it is or what causes it? Or how to fix it? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What are the symptoms in it? How long has it been there? Read Full »
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