He has been only minimally helped by super-potent topical corticosteroids.
Patch testing is scheduled but all we have available here is T.R.U.E. Test. If not helpful, he will be sent to an occupational dermatology department for further testing.
I assume this is an occupational contact dermatitis and have recommended that he use cotton gloves at work if possible.
Your ideas as to etiology and treatment pending definitive patch testing will be appreciated.
Dear David,
ReplyDeleteIt may be a frictional dermatitis from the cardboard or even psoriasis. Does he wear a glove playing golf. Mind you , you do not hold the club in your fingertips! Handle tulip bulbs or garlic or glues?
Frictional or allergic contact dermatitis is high on the list. I'd use Prevex-HC or Prevex-B tid-qid, reduce soap use (use cleansers). Another option is a short course of prednisone to reduce severity, and then followed by topicals.
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ReplyDeleteI was amazed by the comparision with my fingers. I have exactly the same problem for 5 years now. Nobody could solve it, altough I already saw 4 docters on it.
Do you know a solution for this? does de man still has it? you may email me or reply on this blog?
I've got the same condition. Had it for a little over three years. Seen many doctors and tried countless creams. Found out what triggers it through tenacious observation driven by intense pain but mostly by shear luck. My cell phone is the culprit. In addition to the cell phone I get a similar reaction while poking at my laptop. Connection? I'm thinking wireless apparatus. Microwaves concentrating around these devices have na adverse eefect on the finger tips because lack of mass makes them succeptable. I also have some metal in my arms. I'm thinking this might have a resonating effect making my situation different than most.
ReplyDeleteI have also found something that puts me on track to relief. Besides putting the phone down, when I eat green cabbage I get a burst of skin rejuvination.
Beleive me, I feel your pain. I still do not have confirmation on the root cause but am getting close. Call me crazy, call me a stretch. I'd rather you call in a tell me if I'm onto to something...
Have the same problem. For me it was mycosis. Need to be treaten by Lamisil and Triderm minimum 3-4 weeks. Also with hand protection using gloves
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem too, but it disappears after 2-3 months, after using feetcream with urea (for my hands, of course) and reappears as 2-3 months. Maybe it's the Lyme / borreliosis. I was diagnosed.
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