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  5. I have had dryness, redness, and whitish scaly lines on my left wrist for the past 2 years, which started after frequent use of hospital gloves. A doctor diagnosed dermatitis and prescribed Cosvate Cream, which helped but did not fully resolve the issue. What should I do now?

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I have had dryness, redness, and whitish scaly lines on my left wrist for the past 2 years, which started after frequent use of hospital gloves. A doctor diagnosed dermatitis and prescribed Cosvate Cream, which helped but did not fully resolve the issue. What should I do now?

Asked by Male, 27 · 8 days ago

Since your symptoms began after glove use, you likely have chronic irritant or allergic contact dermatitis that has become lichenified (thickened and leathery skin) due to persistent irritation. Avoid the suspected trigger (hospital gloves) and switch to non-latex or cotton-lined gloves, along with regular application of bland moisturisers. Cosvate Cream (clobetasol) should be used only for short courses, and you may need steroid-sparing treatment such as tacrolimus or pimecrolimus. If the scaling and lines do not improve, consult your doctor to rule out a fungal infection or arrange patch testing to identify any allergy to glove materials or chemicals.

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