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Treated 6 yr old daughter for eczema across knuckles of hands bilaterally. now rt thumb cuticle very receded, anterior nail exposed. same condition?

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Most likely: Eczema, as well as its treatment with steroid creams can .cause skin changes. The goal should be to find a balance with concomitant use of emollients and other moisturizers to decrease the need for steroids

Answered 2/16/2015

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