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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Ashy White Hands
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Ashy White Hands
by Ingnik, Jan 26, 2006 12:00AM
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.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jan 26, 2006 12:00AM
, Jan 26, 2006 12:00AM
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
Member Comments (3)
by B_Johnson, Jan 26, 2006 12:00AM
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?
by B_Johnson, Jan 26, 2006 12:00AM
have you tried using non latex gloves?
