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I have sle lupus over the past while the skin on my fingers and toes gets dry sore itchy and peels off, a what can be done to lessen this and b can it be prevented?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Work with your doc: Sle is very difficult to treat correctly. Discuss this with your rheumatologist.

Dr Ettinger agreed

Answered 11/6/2012

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Dr. Ronald Oberman answered

Hydrocortisone cream: Will help but you should see your physician and a dermatologist to discuss your options.

Answered 9/16/2012

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

I would see a : Dermatologist if regular daily moisturizing has not worked. You may have a dyshidrotic eczema or possibly a fungus.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have sle lupus over the past while the skin on my fingers and toes gets dry sore itchy and peels off, a what can be done to lessen this and b can it be prevented?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Dr Ettinger agreed

Dr. Ronald Oberman answered

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

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