The thickening and hardening of the skin on the hands and feet and the itching should be considered whether it is caused by hyperkeratosis tinea versicolor or keratotic eczema, and drug treatment is the mainstay.
1. Hyperkeratosis tinea pedis: fungal infection leads to slow shedding of skin stratum corneum cells, and the pathogenic bacteria are mainly red trichinella, causing thickening and hardening of the skin, dryness, flaking, often accompanied by itching and other discomforts. Treatment with antifungal drugs such as compound ketoconazole ointment treatment, at the same time to pay attention to skin hygiene, keep hands and feet dry.
2. Keratotic eczema: a kind of eczema, due to long-term chronic stimulation leading to hard, itchy and thick patches on the palms of hands and feet. Anti-allergic drugs such as loratadine or levocetirizine hydrochloride can be used; hormonal ointments such as flumethasone ointment can also be used externally.
Itchy thickened skin on the hands and feet, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital in time, after the cause of the disease is clear, targeted treatment. The above medication should be used in accordance with medical advice, do not self-medication.