Dry Skin Turning Black?

MohaimenK · 03-10-2008, 09:44 AM

Hello, I am new to this forum and looking for answers. I just noticed from about a week ago, my skin in my hand (above index finger & middle finger mostly) is darker than my normal skin color. It's like blackish actually. It burns. Can this be caused form dry skin? I have noticed that my hands have been extra extra dry. Dry to a point where I had "cuts" in them and caused burning. It is still burning now. Not sure if this something that is caused from skin being too dry? Please advice. Thank you

cyndi seriesse · 03-10-2008, 11:45 AM

If I were you, I'd think about having it checked out to be on the safe side. My husband though suffers from splitting/cuts when his hands become really dry. Until you get it checked, I'd suggest using a heavy duty hand cream but after you apply it to your hands, put on cotton gloves for a more moisterizing treatment. You'll probably find gloves if you don't have them by the hand creams. Good luck!!

MohaimenK · 03-13-2008, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by cyndi seriesse

If I were you, I'd think about having it checked out to be on the safe side. My husband though suffers from splitting/cuts when his hands become really dry. Until you get it checked, I'd suggest using a heavy duty hand cream but after you apply it to your hands, put on cotton gloves for a more moisterizing treatment. You'll probably find gloves if you don't have them by the hand creams. Good luck!!

does his skin color change due to this? I doubt it can be skin cancer right? I don't spend too much time out in the sun or anything.

I remember, using wood cleaner w/out gloves and that got all over my hand so I had to use aceon to clean it off. Took 2 days to come off completely.

Also noticed 1 small mark like a birth mark on my left hand, middle finger, on the side. weird, looks like a stain, but its not. I remember getting hurt by plyers a few months back, on that finger, so maybe it's from that.