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.
When exposed to drying factors, skin can crack, peel, or become itchy, irritated, or inflamed. 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 made worse by: 1  Genetic factors. 2  Aging or hormonal changes.3  Weather such as wind, sun, or cold. 4  Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from tanning beds. 5  Indoor heating. 6  Long, hot baths and showers.f 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 made worse by: 1  Genetic factors. 2  Aging or hormonal changes. 3  Weather such as wind, sun, or cold. 4  Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from tanning beds. 5  Indoor heating. 6  Long, hot baths and showers.