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Ashy White Hands

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.
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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
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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?
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have you tried using non latex gloves?
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