hi the palms of the hands totaly covered dry skin,deep cracking now begining at palms. have tried moisturisers ,and still getting worse. She is a nurse ,has stopped using sanitizer gell and washes instead.  She uses latex gloves suplied to her.  she is almost at the point of not being able to do her job
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at Chat Doctor This condition is due to underlying extreme Chat Doctor. This is a cumulative condition that is further exacerbated by wet work, soaps, detergents etc. in those who are engaged in repeated handwashing as required by virtue of their profession e.g. nurses and doctors/surgeons. The condition is chronic therefore also known as chronic cumulative irritant contact dermatitis. Urea and ammonium lactate based moisturizers are quite good for extremely