Introduction With brittle hands, the skin is too dry, so that it first becomes flaky and then cracked. The skin barrier is disturbed either by too little liquid or too few lipids. Causes for brittle hands There are numerous risk factors that favour the development of brittle skin. In addition to age and a limited … Brittle hands
Diagnostics The diagnosis of brittle hands is a gaze diagnosis. By questioning the patient, the doctor can find out what the cause is behind the dryness. If a disease such as psoriasis or neurodermatitis is suspected, the family doctor will recommend a referral to a dermatologist (dermatologist), who will then take over further treatment. The … Diagnostics | Brittle hands
