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I'm a pharmacist.part of my right hand next to my pinky finger gets exteremely dry/cracks until it bleeds.tried corticosteroids an creams.suggestions?
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Dyshydrotic Eczema: Sounds like dyshydrotic or contact eczema. Try using a barrier hand cream (liquid glove).
Answered 2/27/2013
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