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White film on hand every morning like powder residue.

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I have had a strange white film show up on the back of my hand every morning for the last 2-3 weeks. I showed it to my primary care doctor but he doesn't know what it is. Can you take a look at it and give me some ideas?

The white film is like a powder residue. I can apply scotch tape and lift it off my skin, and it looks like powder residue on the tape. It doesn't wash off under running water. In fact, the photos were taken after I took a shower in the morning or washed my hands.

There is no pain where the white film is. When I try to rub it off under the faucet the skin feels sticky. Last photo is right hand which is normal.

Category: Dermatologist

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Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
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Hello

Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com
I can understand your concern.

I reviewed the pictures. I have a few possible diagnosis to offer.

1. Psoriasis
2. Fungal infection called tinea
3. Xerosis i.e dryness

I would recommend application of cortisone cream mixed with clotrimazole cream twice a day for a week and see if it helps. If it doesn't resolve then i would recommend consulting a dermatologist who would be able to examine you in person.

Please let me know if you have any queries.
Take care


Patient replied :

Thank you, Doctor.

I applied some raw apple cider vinegar (an anti-fungal of sorts) diluted with water on a paper towel and wiped the white areas with it, but it came right back after a few minutes. So maybe it's not a fungal manifestation.

I will see a dermatologist for a visual inspection.


Expert:  Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
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Hello

Thanks for your reply.

Fungal infection would require treatment for a couple of weeks with an anti fungal like clotrimazole for it to go away.

In your case it seems like psoriasis more than fungal infection. I would recommend application of cortisone cream mixed with Mupirocin cream twice a day for a week.

Hopefully it will slowly improve.

Take care

Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
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Diploma in Dermatology - Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Glasgow, UK , 2010
Residency - DNB, Dermatology -  K.J Somaiya Hospital, Mumbai, 2009
Medical School & Internship - MBBS - Dr. D . Y . Patil Medical College, Mumbai, 2004
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