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Ashy White Hands
I am African American.
The inside of my hands and more and more also the outside develop a white ashy surface.
Also the nail tips are turning whitish.
I work in healthcare wearing Latex and powdered gloves.
I tried Cetaphi, Betamethasone Dipropionate, and currently Amlactin 12%, to no avail.
Please advise nature of ailment and remedy.
Thank you, Doctor.
The inside of my hands and more and more also the outside develop a white ashy surface.
Also the nail tips are turning whitish.
I work in healthcare wearing Latex and powdered gloves.
I tried Cetaphi, Betamethasone Dipropionate, and currently Amlactin 12%, to no avail.
Please advise nature of ailment and remedy.
Thank you, Doctor.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
This just sounds like dehydration. I suggest avoiding excessive washing, using the mildest soap available, applying a moisture lotion after each wash, and putting on Aquaphor ointment (over-the-counter) at night. Next time you see a doctor, ask him or her to have a look.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
when did this start to develop? Is there any skin thickening or just dry skin? Is there any pruritis? Are there any blisters that form?
have you tried using non latex gloves?
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