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I work in a hospital, lots of hand sani. two rings on one finger & now have red, raised skin, flaking, & itchy. no rings for a week now. remedy??
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No more: You are sensitive to sanitizers. Would recommend using water and soap and emollient hand cream that will soften your skin.
Answered 11/21/2014
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May well be allergic: Cause here is not clear. One condition is that of eczema. Presents this way and can be very itchy especially under the ring area and if hands are in water. If you are using the hand sanitizer this makes your hands very dry and more susceptible to excema. Would use hand moisturizers and avoid the alcohol sanitizers in favor or the soap and water. Other dx could be a metallic allergy if rings nickel
Answered 11/19/2014
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Contact dermatitis: I think the problem is contact dermatitis. Something from the hand sanitizer reacted with the metal on your rings to create an irritative substance. Without seeing pictures, it will be hard to tell. Consider TTYD or using HealthTap Prime. In the mean time, avoid rings, use soap (not alcohol) cleaners, & use moisturizing cream - Lubriderm or similar. Also, wear gloves to protect your skin! Thanks.
Answered 11/30/2014
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See a dermatologist: Prescription triamcinolone ointment .1% twice a day. Wear the rings only for important social events. Frequent application to the entire skin on both hands of a ceramide cream such as Eucerin Eczema Relief.
Answered 9/14/2019
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