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From last 17 years I am suffering from a skin condition in which the skin of my feet and hands gets dry and skin flakes comes out. It itches and irritates like anything. I have undergone various medications. The condition improves and ince I stop the condition again reappear. Recently I applied Halovate S ointment. When I came to know that its ster

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It is psoriasis. It can be controlled but not cured. Keep applying moisturizing cream regularly and maintain a good lifestyle ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, Got flaky skin on one hand since 10 days,i go attaching picture,kindly suggest some remedy Thanks in advance

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Apply a moisturiser …u need to visit a skin doctor as u may have allergic itching ..which can be due to various reasons … ...  Read More

My mother is suffering from some kind of skin problems in her hands and feet for a very long time and from the month of September she's having very painful swellings on the back side of her head. it was healed for a few days but it has started again from last week. what do we do?

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Cannot help until I see the rashes. Most likely recurrent Folliculitis. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

Skin on my hands, fingertips and feet soul cracking or wearing out. It is happening from last 6 months.

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You may be suffering from hand eczema which is a kind of irritant contact dermatitis due to use of detergents during washing of clothes or utensils. Cracks and thickened skin on palms can also be due ...  Read More

My son 3.5 years old having peeling off skin in feet and hands.. Showed to our doc he suggested anti histamine syrup 4 ml thrice a day for 4 days and calamine lotion. But still it is being there for several days. He feels very itchy and used to peel on its own.

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Don't worry... your son suffering from allergic dermatitis causing peeling.. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescr ...  Read More

My fiance has wrinkles on feet and hands. They both are also rough and dark relatively. What is the cause for this issue. How to make them soft, fair and wrinkle free? I see many dark women compared to my fiance has fair hands and feet.

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You are suffering from xerosis.. Medicine available for good improvement......Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Having rough skin and cuts on hand and feet . itching is also there. Took medicines and ointment but nothing worked. Please see images.

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This is palmer psoriaisis. Please contact me using online consult for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Skin flaking after dengue. I had dengue and recovered from it this month. What to do to get rid of flaking.

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Please apply coconut oil.. it will resolve in few days.. nothing to worry about.. it's resolving viral rash.. ...  Read More

Dear Doctors Suddenly from last few days I am observing white skin peeling as attached in the photo.. It happened in my hands ,under feet also.. No itching,no pain.. At present I am on Anti tb medicine and BP medicine.. 1. Clofazimine 100 2. Ethambutol -1200 3. PYRODOXINE 10mg 4. Levofloxacin 1000. Please guide me what is this ? Is it something to

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Extremely dry, scaly, cracky n bit painful skin around knuckles on skin behind hands. most handwashes lotion in markey suddenly not suiting me since 2 months...since dec 17. what handwash to use? n how to regain soft skin on my hands?

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Probably u r suffering from psoriasis.. Need to see before starring treatment...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatme ...  Read More

Ever since the winter started my feet and hands have been darkening a lot and I don't know what exactly the problem is . I take enough vitamin B12 but I still don't understand the issue

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero ...  Read More

My skin tans quickly and my feet tan is not going away. I wear shoes to prevent more tanning but is there any way to remove old tan which is like years old from the feet? Kindly reply

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Blacken skin at the edge of feet . Don't know what it is. Please suggest me some medicine Attaching the picture of my feet.

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My uric acid is high 7.5 I experience hand feet itching especially while sleeping My KFT is normal only uric acid is high. Pls suggest

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Hi Symptom experienced is unlikely to be related to borderline elevated uric acid. The decision to treat elevated uric levels depends on your other co morbidities like hypertension, history of kidn ...  Read More

Hlo Dr, I am feeling sweaty hands and feet and also my hands and feet became cold at night...this happens two days... I have done thyroid test in may 2024 the report is attach ... What is the reason of this.. Plz see and say... Do i have thyroid or anxiety...

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It could be anxiety or low bp. Thyroid is fine ...  Read More

My wife, age 34 , having swollen feet and hands, feeling tired, and light fever. For past one week. We visited the local doctor and he prescribed wysolone 10mg, asthamon l, fivbac hs, and electrokind. Till the tables taking time health is ok. Today medicine is finished. And same problem came back. What can I do now.

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Stop wysolone …May be we have to taper it. Also the oedema over feet needs a serious attention. Need to take her history and advise certain investigations. Also need a photograph of the swollen hands ...  Read More

Hlo dr, At night, suddenly I felt sweating in hands and feets and my hands and feet became cold...what is the reason of this??

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I have hard skin on side of feet which has cracks and is very painful. Please suggest some medicines

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I am observing too much dandruff or skin flakes in my scalp. R3cently I noticed dry skin with flakes below my eyes above my nose. I had consulted a dermatologist few months ago, and I was given vo369 ,hair anrich, amwisal lotion,zydip lotion,konaz shampoo, and I followed medicine for like 10 days or so, and could not follow up with the doctor. Act

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Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that primarily affects the scalp but can also occur on other parts of the body, including the face, chest, and back. Here's some information about it: ...  Read More

Hi my baby is 9.5mnth old. She got mild soap allergy on her hand and feet. What can we apply to get relief ?

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Aplly calamine lotion ...  Read More

White flakes and like fish scalp in head and beard , it's coming daily , it is on the skin and also itch on head , and blood is coming also

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Sir/Mam please tell me some medicine or home remedies to cure my ploblem i am a student i dont have much to pay consultation fee I am 17 years (male) and my heels are cracked and my feet skin is always dry and the skin of the feet peel off, specially the skin near toes peels off a lot Please help me

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

From last couple of months, I have burning feet and hands. It's worse in my feet. My Hb1ac, Tsh, vitamin d3, Vitamin b12 is normal. Only uric acid is high around 8.5.

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Trea ...  Read More

I am 33 weeks pregnant and swelling in my feet is increasing and sometimes it is there on hands and fingers as well. Should I worry and what can I do to reduce it ?

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Swelling is not normal during pregnancy. Get your blood pressure and hemoglobin checked. Get urine albumin done. ...  Read More

Hi, I am having white flakes with extremely dry skin patches in both my ears since a long time now. I have tried moisturisers, applying oil also...so that akin becomes hydrated. But still i have the issue. Can someone suggest something treatment.

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Ear drops dewax 5 times a day ...  Read More

I have burning sensation in feet and hands from 10 months... Am non diabetic, and Vitamin d is normal. My vitamin B12 was high (am taking supplements) but my uric acid is also high 8.5..can uric acid cause burning sensation feet in feet and hands

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Can help you with and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. next course of action ...  Read More

Hello dr...my brother is hvng fissures in hand and feet since 2 months aprox.and gtting pain due to this am attaching pics plz hv a look and kindly help out thank u...

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi I have had burning feet and hands since January, they burn constantly and also sweat a lot. My whole body feels like I am on fire. I had a common cold twice since January. I did my thyroid tsh t3 and t4 were normal and my b12 is 300 Plz tell me what to do? I feel like l have some major disease or illness hiding (cancer).

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Burning sensation of hands and feet may be due to vitamin deficiencies (predominantly b12 and also other b vitamins) and also there are other causes. Here Vitamin b12 is in borderline .Need more hist ...  Read More

Hi, my daughter is 1 year and 3 months old. Her feet and hands are warm . If I check the other body it looks normal. She is active. Should I give her paracetamol 2.5 ml??

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Chek in armpit for temperature with thermometer if it shows 99 or above then give pcm syrup ...  Read More

Hi My fathore survival with pain in hand and feet finger last 3 year ,many ctvs doctors consultation has done but our proble not resolve. Suggest required to Team for better treatment.

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U need to do peripheral angiogram to see the blood supply to legs ...then we can decide further treatment plan ...  Read More

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