I've been experiencing severe itching on my palms and feet, and the skin there feels really hard and dry. It's especially bad at night and keeps me up. Any idea what might be causing this or how I can get some relief?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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This could be fungal infection u need to evaluate with your Dermatologist and get appropriate treatment with oral antifungal medications and topical lotions,once the infection is resolved your hair fall would come down,I suggest you not to use minoxidil with active fungal infection,above this your personal hygiene care is more important.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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