Question 1

what to do about peeling skin from burn?

Accepted Answer

Let it peel : On its own time.  Do not try to peel it off too soon.  Peeling often happens as a result of a 1st degree burn, like a sunburn.   If during  burn recovery, damaged skin is peeled too soon, the dermal layer below may be damaged as well.  Generally speaking, the skin should peel on its own under nothing more than the pressure of a normal shower.  Gentle soap and water applicaiton works best.

Question 2

used a new deodorant and after had skin peeling from underarms & itching and burning the burning went away but the itching and skin peeling is still there should i be concerned ?

Accepted Answer

: Be concerned to discover what was in that deodorant so you can avoid contact in the future. Keep this area lubricated with good moisturizer like Eucerin. Some people cannot tolerate the aluminum in anti-perspirants, so avoid those for now. This condition should resolve within a week, if not, ask your doc to examine the axilla  for  other problems. Good luck

Question 3

itch on ball sack, burn to touch, not irritating left alone. moist where it burns to touch, with dry flakey white peeling skin around it. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Yeast: Sounds like you may have a yeast infection. The best thing to do is to keep the area clean and dry and try the over the counter anti fungal creams for a few weeks. If no relief time to see your doctor

Question 4

i had sexual intercourse yesterday and today my vagina has been itchy, burning, red, and i have skin peeling even near my anus what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A trip to GYN MD: It means that there is some type of injury or infection that a GYN MD visit can evaluate and treat.

Question 5

i have a gasoline burn on my tricep that has caused blisters and peeling skin. i washed the area with soap and water and rinsed with cool water. should i apply ointment?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't hurt: Usually burns such as yours resolve on their own as long as they've been washed with soap and water.  If the skin remains broken then yes, neosporin or similar cream or ointment would be necessary.  Otherwise simply watch and keep it dry and clean.,

Question 6

can you have athlete's foot without cracked peeling skin? i've had athlete's foot before and it was cracked and peeling skin between my toes. now i have itchiness and burning between my small toes, but no signs like before. is this also athlete's foot? wi

Accepted Answer

This : This could still be tinea pedis. Antifungal creams should help.

Question 7

i have soft skin peeling, pain, burning, itchy, redness on the outside of my vagina and anus. it started after i had sexual intercourse yesterday.

Accepted Answer

Go see gyn: see your GYN for an evaluation to determine if you have an infection that needs treatment

best wishes
Dr M

Question 8

my husband has very swollen feet with burning, peeling skin he has a history of eczema and they hurt to move. it doesn't itch. is this a foot fungus?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: If his feet are very swollen this can cause cracks in the skin and cause the skin to blister or peel. This could be due to eczema or just from the swelling. They can be painful due to the skin being broken to move them. Best to have them checked out, he may need a steroid cream, compression, or it could be a fungal infection, but the only way to know would be to have them looked at.

Question 9

how long will it take to heal my sunburn on nose? day0: redness day1:minor blisters day2: no blister wrinkly and small pimple like things is rough day3: peeling skin any idea on how long it would take? is it a 1or 2 degree burn? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: considering your data, the process of healing might take another few days to become healed. Next time, make sure that you use the proper sun protection and sunscreens PRIOR  to exposing yourself to the sun.

Question 10

what are some ways to stop skin peeling after sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Simple Care: Sunburn is response of the tissues to injury from solar radiation. It is simply inflammation which means increase blood flow to the area to promote healing. Do not use ice as this can injure already injured skin. Cool water soaks can help as can taking anti-inflammation medicines like Motrin or advil (ibuprofen). Avoid any further damage as this can cause scarring . Good skin cream applied daily/gently helps.

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Used a new deodorant and after had skin peeling from underarms & itching and burning the burning went away but the itching and skin peeling is still there should i be concerned ?

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Itch on ball sack, burn to touch, not irritating left alone. moist where it burns to touch, with dry flakey white peeling skin around it. what is it?

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I had sexual intercourse yesterday and today my vagina has been itchy, burning, red, and i have skin peeling even near my anus what does this mean?

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I have a gasoline burn on my tricep that has caused blisters and peeling skin. i washed the area with soap and water and rinsed with cool water. should i apply ointment?

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Can you have athlete's foot without cracked peeling skin? i've had athlete's foot before and it was cracked and peeling skin between my toes. now i have itchiness and burning between my small toes, but no signs like before. is this also athlete's foot? wi

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I have soft skin peeling, pain, burning, itchy, redness on the outside of my vagina and anus. it started after i had sexual intercourse yesterday.

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My husband has very swollen feet with burning, peeling skin he has a history of eczema and they hurt to move. it doesn't itch. is this a foot fungus?

A member asked:

How long will it take to heal my sunburn on nose? day0: redness day1:minor blisters day2: no blister wrinkly and small pimple like things is rough day3: peeling skin any idea on how long it would take? is it a 1or 2 degree burn? thanks?

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