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Can dyshidrotic eczema be located on top of hands & shins? hubby has seen drs. no answers creams don't seem to work. hand itches, cracks & scabs over

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

NO: Dyshidrotic eczema presents on palms & soles. You need to see a dermatologist. You do not specify which cream was tried. That is very important as some are 1000x more potent than others. Probably he needs an ointment.

Answered 6/30/2013

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A member asked:

Can dyshidrotic eczema be located on top of hands & shins? hubby has seen drs. no answers creams don't seem to work. hand itches, cracks & scabs over

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