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I have a patch of dry, scaly skin on my finger that does not itch. what can it be?

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Eczema: It coukd be a patch of eczema which is dry skin. Severity can vary. Hydrocortisone can help . However skin on finger is thicker and may require prescription cream if it is chronic.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 7/6/2018

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