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

how do i get rid of peeling skin from the sun quickly?

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Moisturizer: Keep skin moisturized, but really there is not much you can do beyond that to help process.

Question 3

i've been tested for gonorrhea, herpes and hiv and  the results came back negative. i'm wondering how would i get rid of peeling skin on my penis?

Accepted Answer

See urologist: Peeling skin is not associated with the conditions you have mentioned.  Consult an urologist .

Question 4

i have a patch of dry peeling skin on the bottom of my feet and it itches. i'm assuming it's eczema. i want to know for sure and if there's anything i can do to get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Options: Could be eczema or fungal infection.
If it clears up after 2 weeks of topical antifungal then you have your answer.

Question 5

do i have a foot fungus ? how can i get rid of dead peeling skin on my feet ? i have very dry feet, the skin on the bottom of my feet have been peeling for as long as i can remember, i tried using a pumice stone, soaking them, getting a pedicure, but noth

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There : There is a possiblity. You also might have psoriasis. My recommendation would be to either visit a podiatrist or a dermatologist and have them take a skin biopsy of your feet and send it to pathology to discover exactly what type of skin condition you have. Based on that, a proper treatment plan and medication can be administered to treat it.

Question 6

how can i get rid of peeling flakey skin from acne wash?

Accepted Answer

Excessive dryness: Applying an oil free hypoallergenic moisturizer after each cleansing with warm water and a gentle pH balanced cleanser can help prevent excessive dryness when using facial medications.

Question 7

how do i get rid of dead skin peeling between toes?

Accepted Answer

Couple of things: Soak the foot in warm water with a mild dishwashing liquid, when the tissue becomes loose, use a towel in a back and forth motion to scrape out the skin.

Question 8

how can you get rid of unsightly skin peeling from athletes' foot?

Accepted Answer

Topical Antifungal: Most athlete's foot responds well to topical antifungals, many of which are available over the counter. It is important to apply twice daily to clean, dry skin. Ask your pharmacist to direct to the location of the topical antifungals they carry.

Question 9

how can i get rid of bags under eyes, milia or milkheads, and skin peeling in 2 hours.?

Accepted Answer

Make-up: There is no no way to get rid of bags under eyes in 2 hours other than with makeup. Cool compresses or lymphatic massage may help to diminish the fullness due to fluid deposition int tissues but is only likely to produce a modest improvement.

Question 10

my hands and feet always sweat and so i get peeling skin between my toes and it won't heal. how do i treat this?

Accepted Answer

Try: There are many medications for this which is hyper hydrosis. Look into botox, seriously it has shown to stop sweating or deodorant. Powders without corn starch. Most likely a fungus between the toes.

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How to get rid of peeling skin on your hands after having a cast

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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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How do i get rid of peeling skin from the sun quickly?

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I've been tested for gonorrhea, herpes and hiv and the results came back negative. i'm wondering how would i get rid of peeling skin on my penis?

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I have a patch of dry peeling skin on the bottom of my feet and it itches. i'm assuming it's eczema. i want to know for sure and if there's anything i can do to get rid of it?

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Do i have a foot fungus ? how can i get rid of dead peeling skin on my feet ? i have very dry feet, the skin on the bottom of my feet have been peeling for as long as i can remember, i tried using a pumice stone, soaking them, getting a pedicure, but noth

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How can i get rid of peeling flakey skin from acne wash?

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How do i get rid of dead skin peeling between toes?

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How can you get rid of unsightly skin peeling from athletes' foot?

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How can i get rid of bags under eyes, milia or milkheads, and skin peeling in 2 hours.?

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My hands and feet always sweat and so i get peeling skin between my toes and it won't heal. how do i treat this?

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