Question 1

hi! my mom has been experiencing skin peeling of feet and fingertips for about 2 mo's. they get razor sharp hard and leaves painful red area. help pls?

Accepted Answer

Scaly feet: It could be anything from foot fungus to psoriasis. Go see your dermatologist!

Question 2

how long does peeling skin last?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: need to know why your skin is peeling, but most of the time its about 1-2 weeks

Question 3

is peeling skin normal after a sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Sunburn: Sunburn damages the skin. So. Yes, absolutely.

Question 4

the last couple days i have had a rash and peeling skin on my penis and i don't know what to do?

Accepted Answer

: You go in for an in person exam and testing. The description is too vague for a diagnosis. It might be something simple and self resolve or something worrisome that could be part of a significant problem.

Question 5

i have peeling skin in between my two last toes on my foot. foul odor too. is this athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

May be: You can try any antifungal cream if no work go to see a dermatology.

Question 6

my daughter is experiencing  peeling skin and cough (worsened by: worse at night) (quality: chronic cough) . the following also describe her: 
for last 3 months fingers and toes have been continually peeling . has been sick with coughs and fevers ?

Accepted Answer

Atopy?: This sounds possibly like a combination of eczema and asthma which often go hand in hand.  The length of illness doesn't sound like scarlet fever.  Would be worth getting her examined by a doctor to make a diagnosis and/or arrange tests plus treatment

Question 7

peeling skin inside mouth on cheeks and inside of lips both upper and lower. almost look like blisters, and or dry skin  painful lasts about a week?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are multiple conditions that may cause your skin to peel inside your mouth. Including infections like hand and mouth disease, drug reactions like stevens johnsons syndrome, immune system disorders like  pemphigus  go to a doctor for evaluation.  They can do labs and biopsy the skin to find out why.

Question 8

my six year old daughter diagnosed by ped. with scabies on her feet and in the web of her fingers. two weeks later, a couple of bumps left on the top of her feet. my concern is under feet. under both big toes cracked, dry, peeling skin...normal?thxs

Accepted Answer

Cracked peeling skin: The cracked, dry, peeling skin most likely due to athlete's foot and not related to scabies infestation.  There are several over the counter anti-fungal preparations that can be used to treat the feet.

Question 9

39 y/o female with inflamed, itchy, peeling skin around anus for weeks. last night had a bloody bowel movement (fair amount of blood, toilet bowl bright red). sti tests all clear, not been sexually active at all for years. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

See Dr: Probably local irritation and/ or hemorrhoids. Need professional evaluation because of other possible causes. Meanwhile use skin lotion on bathroom paper to clean anal skin. Do this after any bowel movement. Do this whenever the area feels wet. Do this whenever the area feels itchy or irritated. Clean around + inside anus with the lotion on soft bathroom paper.

Question 10

for last 3 years i've had peeling skin under my tongue on both sides. been to dentist,gp,oral surgeon,ent. no one can tell me what it is. i had biopsy done last year showed bacterial overgrowth/ irritation.given peridex wash 1yr only little better?

Accepted Answer

CHECK ALLERGY: Mouth's skin issue may be from an allergic reaction to mouth rinse/tooth paste. Check for SDS (sodium dodecyl, or lauryl sulfate)= harmful chemical for delicate skin. Peridex (chlorohexidine)is drying &amp; kills fibroblasts, which support skin tissue. Use safe products and READ: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/rinses-pastes/article/14173423/chlorhexidinethe-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly

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Hi! my mom has been experiencing skin peeling of feet and fingertips for about 2 mo's. they get razor sharp hard and leaves painful red area. help pls?

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How long does peeling skin last?

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Is peeling skin normal after a sunburn?

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The last couple days i have had a rash and peeling skin on my penis and i don't know what to do?

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I have peeling skin in between my two last toes on my foot. foul odor too. is this athletes foot?

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My daughter is experiencing peeling skin and cough (worsened by: worse at night) (quality: chronic cough) . the following also describe her: for last 3 months fingers and toes have been continually peeling . has been sick with coughs and fevers ?

A member asked:

Peeling skin inside mouth on cheeks and inside of lips both upper and lower. almost look like blisters, and or dry skin painful lasts about a week?

A member asked:

My six year old daughter diagnosed by ped. with scabies on her feet and in the web of her fingers. two weeks later, a couple of bumps left on the top of her feet. my concern is under feet. under both big toes cracked, dry, peeling skin...normal?thxs

A member asked:

39 y/o female with inflamed, itchy, peeling skin around anus for weeks. last night had a bloody bowel movement (fair amount of blood, toilet bowl bright red). sti tests all clear, not been sexually active at all for years. what could this be?

A member asked:

For last 3 years i've had peeling skin under my tongue on both sides. been to dentist,gp,oral surgeon,ent. no one can tell me what it is. i had biopsy done last year showed bacterial overgrowth/ irritation.given peridex wash 1yr only little better?

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