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I was prescribe betamethasone dip aug 0.05 for a painful allergic reaction to nails gel product . i was to use for 14days how ever after 9days the symptoms clear but now my hands are very dry after using ointment , will my hands return to normal ?

Q: i was prescribe betamethasone dip aug 0.05 for a painful allergic reaction to nails gel product . i was to use for 14days how ever after 9days the symptoms clear but now my hands are very dry after using ointment , will my hands return to normal ?

: Yes, the skin regenerates on a regular basis. Use some moisturization, and give it some time.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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Yes, the skin regenerates on a regular basis. Use some moisturization, and give it some time.

Answered 10/5/2022

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A member asked:

I was prescribe betamethasone dip aug 0.05 for a painful allergic reaction to nails gel product . i was to use for 14days how ever after 9days the symptoms clear but now my hands are very dry after using ointment , will my hands return to normal ?

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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