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I'm 23 years old and constantly have a patch of dry itchy skin on the palms of both my hands what could it be??

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Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

Skin: It may be eczema or psoriasis or possibly even a fungal infection, but less likely that as it is bilateral.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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Dr. Karen Dantin answered

?: Eczema, food allergys, fungal infection, psoriasis? See your doctor for a proper diagnosis

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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A member asked:

I'm 23 years old and constantly have a patch of dry itchy skin on the palms of both my hands what could it be??

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Karen Dantin answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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