Wealthy Hands: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Q: Wealthy Hands: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Hello, Pei： "Rich Hand" is a general term that primarily refers to skin lesions occurring on the hands, which can manifest as peeling, cracking, itching, or thickened skin. <br>I apologize, but based on your description, I cannot determine your specific condition. <br>I recommend

Does this also count as a wealthy hand?

Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about what is known as "wealthy hand" (富貴手).
What are its characteristics? I experience peeling skin on my hands, but it doesn't happen year-round; it occurs occasionally.
When it does peel, the entire palm sheds skin, but it doesn't crack.
Does my situation qualify as "wealthy hand"? What type of ointment would be most effective? I have tried several types of ointments, but the results have not been very significant.
I appreciate your response to these questions.
Thank you!

Pei, 20~29 year old female. Ask Date: 2006/08/08

Dr. Hong Zhengsheng reply Dermatology

Hello, Pei: "Rich Hand" is a general term that primarily refers to skin lesions occurring on the hands, which can manifest as peeling, cracking, itching, or thickened skin.
I apologize, but based on your description, I cannot determine your specific condition.
I recommend that when you experience the symptoms mentioned, you should promptly visit a public hospital in your county or city under the Department of Health and consult with a dermatologist.
Our physicians are always happy to assist you.
Thank you for using "Taiwan e-Hospital" to ask your question.
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Reply Date: 2006/08/08

More Info

"富貴手"（Wealthy Hands）通常是指一種皮膚狀況，醫學上稱為“掌部角化症”或“掌部脫屑症”。這種情況的特徵是手掌的皮膚會出現脫皮、乾燥或角化的現象，通常不會伴隨著疼痛或皸裂。這種情況可能與多種因素有關，包括遺傳、環境因素、皮膚乾燥、過敏反應或某些皮膚病。
在您的情況下，您提到的手掌脫皮並不持續，且不會皸裂，這可能與季節變化、環境濕度或接觸某些刺激物有關。這種脫皮現象可能是由於皮膚的水分流失或外部刺激引起的，並不一定符合“富貴手”的定義。
對於這種情況，以下是一些可能的原因和治療選項：

可能的原因：
1. 乾燥皮膚：在寒冷或乾燥的氣候中，皮膚容易失去水分，導致脫皮。
2. 接觸性皮膚炎：接觸某些化學物質或過敏原（如清潔劑、肥皂等）可能導致皮膚反應。
3. 真菌感染：某些真菌感染可能導致皮膚脫皮。
4. 皮膚病：如牛皮癬或濕疹等皮膚病也可能導致類似症狀。

治療選項：
1. 保濕劑：使用含有甘油、乳木果油或凡士林的保濕劑，可以幫助保持皮膚的水分，減少脫皮的情況。
2. 類固醇藥膏：如果脫皮伴隨著紅腫或癢感，使用低濃度的類固醇藥膏可能有助於減輕炎症。
3. 避免刺激物：盡量避免接觸可能引起過敏或刺激的物質，並在使用清潔劑時佩戴手套。
4. 保持水分：多喝水，保持身體的水分，有助於改善皮膚的狀況。
如果您已經嘗試過多種藥膏但效果不顯著，建議您尋求皮膚科醫生的專業意見。醫生可以進行詳細的檢查，確定脫皮的具體原因，並根據您的情況提供適合的治療方案。特別是如果脫皮的情況持續或加重，及時就醫是非常重要的。
總之，雖然您目前的情況可能不完全符合“富貴手”的定義，但了解其特徵和可能的治療方法將有助於改善您的皮膚健康。希望這些資訊能對您有所幫助，祝您早日康復！

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