I am 55 year married male. Since last several years, after shower, my fingers and palm of both hands (front and back) becomes very dry and it shows white patches. After applying coconut oil/body lotion/etc, it matches the natural skin colour as patches are gone because of application of oil/lotion/etc. Also, my skin colour is very dark below my finger nails (till the end of fingers and knuckles) compared to rest of the skin. Pls suggest me some solution for this. Thanks.

Dt. Amar SinghDietitian/Nutritionist9yrs exp

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You could be suffering from eczema. However, I can not confirm me without seeing the photos of the area. If you have eczema, it is important to take good care of your skin. Take warm (not hot!) baths on a regular basis and immediately applying moisturizers afterward will help keep your skin moist. ?Moisturize every day. ?Wear cotton or soft fabrics. Avoid rough, scratchy fibers and tight clothing. ?Take lukewarm baths and showers, using mild soap or non-soap cleanser ?Gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel ? do not rub. ?Apply a moisturizer within 3 minutes after bathing to ?lock in? moisture. ?When possible, avoid rapid changes of temperature and activities that make you sweat. ?Learn your eczema triggers and avoid them. ?Use a humidifier in dry or cold weather. ?Keep your fingernails short to help keep scratching from breaking the skin. ?Some people with allergies find it helps to remove carpets from their house, and give pets dander treatments. 

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