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I've got skin irritation on 2-4 fingers. on those fingers the skin is very dry and damaged. could this be an allergy or just pure skin problem?

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Irritant?: The absence of itching suggests that this is not from a contact allergy but more likely from contact with irritant ( organic solvent used especially in an occupational setting) or too frequent hand-washing. See dermatologist.

Answered 3/22/2016

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A member asked:

I've got skin irritation on 2-4 fingers. on those fingers the skin is very dry and damaged. could this be an allergy or just pure skin problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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