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Back of hands have become scaly due to over washing how can i fix the scaly hands i've tried moisturiser it did t do much?
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To prevent & treat dry, flaky & rarely itchy skin from over washing, try the foll: 1. Wash hands with moisturizing soap & cool (not warm/hot) water. 2. Use a thick moisturizing cream (not a lotion) - like Cetaphil or CeraVe - 2-3 times/day. 3. If this doesn’t help, rub a thin layer of hydrocortisone cream 0.5-1% 2-3 times/day into affected skin before applying moisturizing cream for 7-10 days.
Answered 5/16/2022
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