Dry skin on hands ..possibly eczema ?

[Sammy80]

I have dry skin patches on my fingers. they itch and i get cuts. i have tried every single lotion possible. nothing seems to be working. please help.
I think i am getting eczema

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to eczema. Apply calamine lotion and take some oral antihistaminic like Benadryl for the itching. If the symptoms persist then please get an evaluation done from a dermatologist and get all these conditions ruled out.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Angebelle]

The dermatitis you're experiencing seems to be mild.  Has it recently shown in during the winter season or is this year-round?  I also noticed you gave birth about a year ago, so maybe your body is deficient of some nutrients?  Regardless, I'd encourage you to take evening primrose oil, a form of linoleic acid that's available as an over-the-counter supplement. Evening primrose oil may benefit dermatitis by improving deficient levels of essential fatty acids. Also, taking omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil and flaxseed, have anti-inflammatory properties and may help improve skin (this is a daily supplement I take).  Try to find chamomile creams, which topical chamomile is about as potent as a product containing 0.25 percent hydrocortisone. Chamomile-based creams may help relieve dermatitis.  I hope you find releif soon!!