Question 1

how to cure extremely dry, cracked, peeling,  red hands?

Accepted Answer

?allergy: Take a good look at what you are coming in contact with during your day.  Obviously avoid anything that irritates your hands.  And you always need to wonder if you are allergic to something.  You may need to see a dermatologist for allergy patch testing.

Question 2

why do you think my hands are peeling ?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: Could be exposure to chemicals or irritants.  Could also be hand eczema. Use  good moisturizer, avoid solvents, chemicals, and hot soapy water.  If this persists consider using mid potency topical steroid.

Question 3

why are my hands peeling? how can i stop it?

Accepted Answer

Don't know the cause: This needs to be visualized &amp; a history needs to be obtained in order to make an accurate diagnosis.

Question 4

why is one of my hands very dry and peeling?

Accepted Answer

Any chance that: one of your hand's came in contact with a chemical or other sustance to which is may be reacting?

Question 5

my hands are peeling for 1 week now. what do you think this is?

Accepted Answer

Peeling hands: Peeling hands can result from shedding of the skin following exposure to certain chemicals, fungal infections, bacterial infections, eczema type reactions,  or Kawasaki disease (children).  Treatment varies depending on the cause.

Question 6

what does it mean when a child's hands peel for no obvious reason?

Accepted Answer

Sweat problem: Sometimes hands will peel as a result of a sweet gland problem called dishydrosis. If the fingertips alone are peeling, that is common with strep throat and it is recommended to be tested for strep. Sometimes contact dermatitis (touching something one is allergic to) can lead to peeling. This question is best helped with a visit to be properly evaluated.

Question 7

my hands are very hard and peeling. is there anything that i can do about this?

Accepted Answer

?: if you meant by 'hard' it is dry, so better use a moisturizer all the time and avoid regular soaps, use cream soaps, and keep yourself well hydrated. If you meant otherwise, kind see your doctor for more history and physical examination, good luck

Question 8

my husband is convinced that hcl causes his hands to break out, itch and then peel. is that possible?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Hcl is the chemical symbol for hydrochloric acid...A very powerful oxidizing agent. It can cause serious chemical burns or sloughing of skin.

Question 9

skin on hands peeling?

Accepted Answer

Use hand cream or lo: Use any moisturising cream or lotion and the new skin will come.

Question 10

why are my hands and fingers peeling?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilites: Allergies to environmental substances such as cleansers or possibly allergies to metals in a ring.

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What does it mean when a child's hands peel for no obvious reason?

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My hands are very hard and peeling. is there anything that i can do about this?

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My husband is convinced that hcl causes his hands to break out, itch and then peel. is that possible?

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