Question 1

skin peeling in elderly woman that when peeled turns black, different areas of body, eyelids. had hives reaction to drug. ideas on what it could be?

Accepted Answer

?: Exfoliative dermatitis, meaning inflammation of the skin lleading to its falling, (exfoliation/peeling), that can happen  as a type of alllergic reaction to a drug, which can explain the hives as well, which is another type of allergic reaction, please see your doctor soon, stop any drug you believe is causing this, and 63 is not elderly, take care

Question 2

how do i treat dry, itchy, red, peeling skin on eyelids and under eyes.

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Eyelid Dermatitis: Eyelid dermatitis is a skin inflammation that occurs on the eyelids. It can create dry, flaky skin on the eyelids or an itchy rash, depending on the exact nature of the inflammation. It can affect eyesight if the eyelid becomes swollen or if the skin flakes off and irritates the eye.
This condition is usually caused by an allergic reaction. Treatment is a topical rx cortisone like Cloderm cream.

Question 3

need expert opinions about skin peeling over my eye and on my ear. what can i do?

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See a dermatologist: From the limited information you provided i think this would be best answered by a direct visit with a dermatologist. There could be a number of things causing the symptoms you describe.

Question 4

how to stop peeling skin on shaft of penis?

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Hydrocortisone: This is probably seborrheic dermatitis. See dermatologist to make sure.  Hydrocortisone usually helps.

Question 5

how to treat the peeling skin on my big toes?

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Peeling skin: Skin peels so that dead cells can be eliminated and new cells can emerge. Several different conditions can cause the skin on the area of the toes to peel. They include athlete's foot and dry skin. Skin on the toes that continues to peel may require a visit to the doctor.

Question 6

itchy peeling skin from tanning bed possible?

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Sunburn: If you are using a tanning bed and are getting the symptoms you describe then this is probably a sunburn, plain and simple.  Of course, as a dermatologist, i would recommend against tanning beds.  If you are getting these symptoms then you are basically burning your skin just as if you were being exposed to sunlight.

Question 7

the underneath of my foot has like skin peeling?

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Normal: It's normal if it happens once in while if you go a lot in water or tropical.  Would concern me if most of the time.

Question 8

my baby has peeling skin on her toes. is this ok?

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Probably: Very young babies (under 1 month) peel frequently and this is very normal.  Older babies may peel as a result of dry skin.  However there are some skin conditions snd infections that may cause this so pls mention to your pediatrician.

Question 9

infected rashes and peeling skin at the sam time ?

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If you're asking...: ...Whether you both can occur at the same time, yes. Most rashes peel as they go away, the same way a sunburn does. You shouldn't assume your rash is infected, though, unless a culture has been taken and is positive -- in which case you may need an antibiotic.

Question 10

what should you do about peeling skin on both feet?

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See a dermatologist: Start with over the counter lamasil for 2 weeks--use as directed. This will treat any fungal component. However, this could be psoriasis, eczema, or even less likely a genetic condition. Common things being common start by treating for fungal infection. If this does not help, see a dermatologist.

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