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.
Dermatitis can cause hands to be dry, red, cracked and itchy. Persistently dry, red, cracked and itchy skin could be a sign of dermatitis or eczema which is a skin inflammation.Allergies, stress, genetic factors and environmental irritants can cause or co-contribute to the condition.ermatitis can cause hands to be dry, red, cracked and itchy. Persistently dry, red, cracked and itchy skin could be a sign of dermatitis or eczema which is a skin inflammation.
If your skin is very dry, it can become rough and scaly, especially on the backs of your hands, arms, and legs. Dry skin may be caused or worsened by: 1  Genetics. 2  Ageing or changes in hormones. 3  Weather such as wind, sun, or cold or ultraviolet (UV) radiation. 4  Indoor heating. 5  Long hot baths and showers.