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green fingers

by beryl160, Jul 03, 2009 06:10PM
the last few days ive noticed my a few of my fingers are very dry. ive been using moisturiser cream on my hands but it doesnt seen to be helping. they also have this green tinge to them in the cracks where they are dry. is this a fungus or something...?
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by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, Jul 04, 2009 12:44PM
To: beryl160
Hello,
Various possibilities for such symptoms are allergic or irritant contact dermatitis like washing dishes without wearing gloves,contact with harsh detergents,soaps and lotions that contain perfume can cause hands and fingertips to become irritated and peel.Sometimes cold, dry air and dermatitis or fungal infections can also cause such dryness.

Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Symptoms can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin. During the day, hydrate and protect hands with a protective and moisturizing cream. At night, repair them with creams formulated from glycolic acid—a must for improving skin texture and tone. If still the symptoms do not improve then pls get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist. Fungal infections have to be ruled out then.

Hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.
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