A peptic ulcer is a lesion in the stomachâs lining or at the start of the small intestine. Peptic ulcers are called gastric ulcers if they reside in the stomach, while a peptic ulcer that resides in the small intestine is called a duodenal ulcer. Less commonly, peptic ulcers can occur in the esophagus.
Dry cracked hands may occur for a variety of reasons and cause pain or interfere with daily activities.Deep cracks are also vulnerable to potentially serious infections. Severely dry or cracked skin requires evaluation by a dermatologist to determine the underlying cause of the problem, according to the Mayo Clinic.requent Use of Harsh Soaps. Washing your hands too frequently or using harsh soaps can quickly dry out your skin. And washing your hands with hot water can make dryness and cracking worse by removing your skin's protective oils, according to the University of Iowa.
1 Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure: Can cause dry, red, cracked skin (dermatitis) following skin contact. 2  May harm the nervous system. 3  In severe cases, symptoms may include muscle weakness, loss of feeling or prickly sensation in the hands, feet, arms or legs, clumsiness and paralysis.