Question 1

what could cause dry skin on the palm of one's hands?

Accepted Answer

Dyshidrosis: Read this article http://www.Livestrong.Com/article/77051-dry-skin-hands-feet/ which summarizes the common causes of dry skin on the hands (and feet), treatments, and other important information. Dry skin is usually a temporary condition, and moisturizers can be helpful, as well as identifying the root causes and taking steps to minimize exposure.

Question 2

my hand and leg is itching very much from last one week . i don't have dry skin . i m not able to control any more . plz help me what's going on ?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to dx: itching without seeing the skin.  Is there a rash?  Taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth may help with itching if it is due to an allergic reaction, but may not solve the problem.  Be careful, benadryl (diphenhydramine) may cause drowsiness. Consider an virtual visit or inbox consult with a picture to help with diagnosis and/or recommendations.

Question 3

how long do sperms live on dry skin such as hands,fingers  and thights?.and if they are dry and one touch them can the sperms be transfered? thanks

Accepted Answer

Varies: It is possible to become pregnant if live sperm are transferred from outside the body to inside, however that likelihood diminishes with time as the ejaculate dries out.  Sperm typically live outside the body as long as the ejaculate has not dried out and they still have energy to attempt to fertilize an egg.  The answer is, this varies.
They can live inside the female genital tract for a few days

Question 4

i touched a wet trash can and i have small cuts under two of my nails and dry skin not sure if it was some one bodily fluids alot or not and i didnt immediately wash my hands or had no hand sanitizer on me i washed them 5 hours later am i at risk?:0?

Accepted Answer

: Superficial skin infections are always possible and that’s why keeping wounds covered until healed may be protective. Infections, such as HIV or hepatitis B and/or C are not possible in above mentioned scenario.

Question 5

my middle finger tip on one hand has had a cracked and dry skin for a couple of months already with no changes; moisturizer and mupirocin didn't help?

Accepted Answer

See below : I’m sorry to hear about your finger, my advice is that you go to a dermatologist and have it checked out, could be fungi or bacterial infection, please have it checked out.

Question 6

i have one small blister like, almost in line with my skin level but a little raised, spot on my knuckle, possible result of my dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Identify the cause: More information would be very helpful - did you injure yourself? Many times friction type injury will cause blistering. Burns, frost bites could cause blistering. Any other symptoms, any joint issues underneath that blister? 
Is it getting better, or worse? Any other associated symptoms?

Question 7

positive ana test (1:320 speckled); low c3 component of 80 (c4 level of 18). symptoms were swollen/red knuckle and blister/cyst on only one finger. normal x-rays. cleared up with steroid but dry skin on knuckle still. also feeling somewhat fatigued?

Accepted Answer

Additional testing: Follow up testing including an ESR, repeat autoimmune panel with expanded testing and a CBC, diff, platelets is suggested. Please discuss with your Rheumatologist. Watch for signs of fever, weight loss, rash and joint pain.

Question 8

is dry skin on hands contagious?

Accepted Answer

dry hands: It could be if you have a fungal infection, which sometimes looks like dry skin; otherwise plain dry skin is not contagious. Have your dermatologist perform a skin scraping to rule it out. Use of thick moisturizers at bedtime under gloves will improve your dryness greatly.

Question 9

how to treat dry skin on your hands?

Accepted Answer

Vasoline and gloves: The best I've found is to lubricate the hands at night with Vasoline and then wear cotton or poly gloves over night. Cetaphil lotion during the day. Sauve lotion is also good and non greasy

Question 10

can you tell me how to treat dry skin on your hands?

Accepted Answer

Aquaphor: at night with cotton gloves, and AM lactam lotion in morning to help exfoliate the dead skin. if not better you may need prescription strength topicals from your derm

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What could cause dry skin on the palm of one's hands?

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My hand and leg is itching very much from last one week . i don't have dry skin . i m not able to control any more . plz help me what's going on ?

A member asked:

How long do sperms live on dry skin such as hands,fingers and thights?.and if they are dry and one touch them can the sperms be transfered? thanks

A member asked:

I touched a wet trash can and i have small cuts under two of my nails and dry skin not sure if it was some one bodily fluids alot or not and i didnt immediately wash my hands or had no hand sanitizer on me i washed them 5 hours later am i at risk?:0?

A member asked:

My middle finger tip on one hand has had a cracked and dry skin for a couple of months already with no changes; moisturizer and mupirocin didn't help?

A member asked:

I have one small blister like, almost in line with my skin level but a little raised, spot on my knuckle, possible result of my dry skin?

A member asked:

Positive ana test (1:320 speckled); low c3 component of 80 (c4 level of 18). symptoms were swollen/red knuckle and blister/cyst on only one finger. normal x-rays. cleared up with steroid but dry skin on knuckle still. also feeling somewhat fatigued?

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Is dry skin on hands contagious?

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How to treat dry skin on your hands?

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Can you tell me how to treat dry skin on your hands?

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