Question 1

severe dry and peeling skin over hand and thumb from having cast for 8 weeks. can i use a moisturizer or will i cause an infection?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin: You are more likely to get an infection from the cracks in the dry flaky skin than from the moisturized repaired skin. Use a first aid cream for the first 24 hours then use either eucerin cream or a & d ointment thereafter.

Question 2

what to do for peeling skin on hands caused by hydrocortisone?

Accepted Answer

Stop using it: Why were you applying this medication?  It causes thinning skin and other problems.  See your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 3

can peeling skin on palms and hands caused by excessive expose/use hydrogen peroxide (bleach) be reversed/healed? my hand's skin has become thinned, tight, paper-like and crack bleed easily. will my hand skin become thick as before again?

Accepted Answer

: Hydrogen peroxide is not bleach but prolonged exposure can bleach the skin. Excessive exposure is corrosive to skin. Breathing its vapors  is also irritating to the respiratory tract. I suspect your exposure was to the lesser strength of hydrogen peroxide. Cracking and thinning of your hand skin should heal in time. You could consult a dermatologist or a wound specialist for evaluation and advice.

Question 4

sudden dry and peeling skin on the palm side of my fingers, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

New skin cleanser?: Could be due to exposure to a new skin cleanser. Should return to normal in a few days

Question 5

please suggest what foods help peeling skin on hands and fingers?

Accepted Answer

None: None help. If a rash is involved, see a dermatologist. If no rash is involved, try a moisturizing lotions.

Question 6

my 3 year old daughter keeps getting peeling skin on hands and feet. is this serious?

Accepted Answer

Peeling skin: Peeling skin of the hands and feet is usually seen after a strep infection or kawasaki disease.Check with your doctor if you haven' t up till now.

Question 7

why is the palm of my hand peeling skin?

Accepted Answer

Hand Dermatitis: An estimated 2% to 10% of the general population is affected by hand dermatitis.
20% to 35% of all dermatitis affects the hands.
9% to 35% of all occupational disease and up to 80% or more of all occupational contact dermatitis. Five occupations were responsible for more than 60% of these cases:
1Housekeeper, 2-Bricklayer, 3-Worker in metallurgic or mechanical industry, 4-Hairdresser, 5health care

Question 8

peeling skin on fingers all of a sudden, should i exfoliate my hands?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You may have dry skin due to cold weather or a form of eczema or an infection.  There are also stds that can also have that symptom with other transient symptoms.

Question 9

my 4 year old son has peeling skin on his hands, even becoming sore and bleeding a little! he hasn't complained and has not been unwell! ?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: If he is ill, has a fever or any blisters, he should see the ED for further evaluation right away. If he is otherwise well, avoid harsh soaps, prolonged immersion in water. There may be a contact irritation.  Has he been exposed to any new gloves.soaps or lotions?

Question 10

i have a peeling skin in hands and fingers,also i have calluses.
i use vaseline before i sleep and than i wear gloves,but is not working.
what to do?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: A thorough history ad examination is required to determine the cause. There are a umber of conditions which can cause these symptoms.

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Severe dry and peeling skin over hand and thumb from having cast for 8 weeks. can i use a moisturizer or will i cause an infection?

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What to do for peeling skin on hands caused by hydrocortisone?

A member asked:

Can peeling skin on palms and hands caused by excessive expose/use hydrogen peroxide (bleach) be reversed/healed? my hand's skin has become thinned, tight, paper-like and crack bleed easily. will my hand skin become thick as before again?

A member asked:

Sudden dry and peeling skin on the palm side of my fingers, what could this be?

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Please suggest what foods help peeling skin on hands and fingers?

A member asked:

My 3 year old daughter keeps getting peeling skin on hands and feet. is this serious?

A member asked:

Why is the palm of my hand peeling skin?

A member asked:

Peeling skin on fingers all of a sudden, should i exfoliate my hands?

A member asked:

My 4 year old son has peeling skin on his hands, even becoming sore and bleeding a little! he hasn't complained and has not been unwell! ?

A member asked:

I have a peeling skin in hands and fingers,also i have calluses. i use vaseline before i sleep and than i wear gloves,but is not working. what to do?

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