Dry Skin, Baseball Gloves and Ducks
Many people come into my office beginning in early fall with a chief complaint of dry and cracked skin. They bring lengthy lists of products — moisturizers, creams and other remedies — that they’ve...
View ArticleFoot itch has many causes
DEAR DR. GOTT: Recently, after being on my feet for up to 10 hours, I got a rash around my ankles and the tops of my feet, and sometimes it goes up my legs. Tender to the touch, it is more noticeable...
View ArticleHelp for dry, cracked feet
DEAR DR. GOTT: My feet are rough, and the skin sometimes hurts, catching on my carpet. Can you please tell me what to use? I’ve tried so many different products without success. DEAR READER: When you...
View ArticleHand condition requires diagnosis
DEAR DR. GOTT: My hands are dry and cracking, like my skin is flaking. It is very painful. What can I do and what is it? DEAR READER: Unfortunately, without being able to see your hands, I cannot...
View ArticleThe rash that appears with sweating
Q: On itchy skin, the dermatologist I go to said I have Grover disease. No cure! Will you send me information? Every day twice to three times I have to rub a calming cream and triamcinolone acetonide...
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