The causes of dry skin on hands may be caused by contact dermatitis, fungal infections, eczema, etc. The causes can be clarified and then treated with moisturizers, antifungal medications, and glucocorticoid medications.
1. Contact dermatitis: long-term contact with irritating detergents, shower gels, alkaline detergents, etc. on the hands can damage the skin and cause dryness or peeling. In addition, contact with alkaline substances such as cement and lime in labor production is also likely to cause skin dryness and peeling.
In this case, attention should be paid to hand skin protection, and gloves should be worn when touching the above items. Dry skin can be improved by applying moisturizers, emollients and hand creams on a daily basis. If necessary, topical mometasone furoate, dexamethasone and other glucocorticoid drugs can be used to treat.
2. Fungal infections: Fungal infections on the hands can cause ringworm, manifested as dry skin and peeling. It is recommended to carry out fungal test, if the result is positive, need to carry out antifungal treatment. You can apply topical terbinafine cream, miconazole nitrate cream, compound miconazole cream and other antifungal drugs.
3. Eczema: Eczema can be manifested as localized skin thickening, dryness, peeling and so on, accompanied by itching. Urea ointment, dexamethasone cream, tacrolimus ointment can be applied for treatment. When accompanied by significant itching can be combined with oral cetirizine, ebastine and other antihistamines.
Dry skin on the hands, need to improve the relevant examination under the guidance of the doctor, a clear diagnosis, and comply with the doctor’s instructions standardized medication, so as not to delay the condition.