callus hand rash

I have white patchy callus on back of hand  what does this mean?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Callus are caused by accumulation of dead superficial skin (keratin) at the site of a friction or continuous rubbing.

This may be a similar lesion and therefore may be caused by constant rubbing at this site.

You must try and find out what is the cause of this friction and thereafter stop that first.

You may also use one of the many OTC drugs available for this purpose. You may consult a dermatologist based on the response of this act.

Hope this helped. Let me know if you may need any more information.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

For calluses of hand,pls apply lots of moisturing lotion and vit E on the hands. Place protective covering or bandages over the sore to decrease friction on the skin until the sore heals. Rub sandpaper disks or pumice stone over hard thickened regions. Soak feet or hands in warm soapy water to soften calluses.Then rub with a pumice stone and apply some moisturizer.

If still the calluses persist,then pls go in for removal by surgical means or with keratolytic agents (medicines that break up hardened areas of skin). Shaving or cutting off the hardened area on the skin by a doctor is also helpful.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep us posted on how you are doing.