Question 1

had sores on scalp from hair dye. now have dry flaky scalp and small circles of dry peeling skin on arms, legs, neck and feet?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain.: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes. Once accurately assessed a treatment plan can be developed.

Question 2

redness on the nose, peeling skin
red itchy lesions on my arm opposite side of elbow. lesions dry out but remain itchy?

Accepted Answer

: You just apply vaseline ointment, twice a day, for one week.

Question 3

t-gel side effect? put on arms during shower ...come out of bath, dry, and skin peeling? have scalp psoriasis - not on arms

Accepted Answer

See below: Sounds like the t-gel is not agreeing with you.  You may need a different shampoo with you having scalp psoriasis.  See a dermatologist if you haven't already to get some topical ointments that may help.

Question 4

should i moisturize my babys peeling skin?

Accepted Answer

No: Newborns, especially those born after their due date tend to have peeling skin within the first two weeks of life. This is a normal process and is not cause for alarm, nor does it require treatment or skin moisturizer. The peeling will soon give way to baby soft skin. Once you start bathing your baby, you can follow her bath with small amount of fragrance free lotion if needed.

Question 5

can i pick off my babys peeling skin?

Accepted Answer

No: Not necessary to do so, with moisturizers, the dead skin will come off by itself.

Question 6

i have bad peeling skin on fingertips, any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance: Avoid trauma look to see if you do repeated traumatic things to the fingers like picking at things, playing guitar etc
Avoid hot hand washes
Wash hands as necessary not excessively without hard scrubbing
emollients to keep them moist

Question 7

my nipples is peeling skin can i be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Peeling nipples: Peeling of this area is usually due to irritation from clothing or friction from activity. There is a possibility of allergy to detergent or fabric softener. If you think, you're pregnant, buy a home pregnancy test.

Question 8

will vaseline help prevent scars from peeling skin?

Accepted Answer

Vaseline is good: Vaseline is a good dressing for scars. When compared in controlled trials head-to-head with mederma, vaseline was significantly better.

Question 9

how can i treat peeling skin after radiation therapy?

Accepted Answer

It all depends...: ...on the degree of "peeling". Dry flakey skin after radiation treatment is generally treated with moisturizing creams/ointments like Aquaphor.If the skin is open, you need to see the radiation oncologist for evaluation and management. It is important to keep the wound clean and to prevent infection. Most peeling heals nicely within a few weeks. Again, your rad onc doctor is expert treating this.

Question 10

my 17 month old has peeling skin on his feet, is this okay?

Accepted Answer

Foot skin peeling: Have you taken him to see his pediatrician? May be he has fungal infection, but it is best to have it checked.

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Had sores on scalp from hair dye. now have dry flaky scalp and small circles of dry peeling skin on arms, legs, neck and feet?

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Redness on the nose, peeling skin red itchy lesions on my arm opposite side of elbow. lesions dry out but remain itchy?

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T-gel side effect? put on arms during shower ...come out of bath, dry, and skin peeling? have scalp psoriasis - not on arms

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Should i moisturize my babys peeling skin?

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Can i pick off my babys peeling skin?

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I have bad peeling skin on fingertips, any suggestions?

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My nipples is peeling skin can i be pregnant?

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Will vaseline help prevent scars from peeling skin?

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How can i treat peeling skin after radiation therapy?

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My 17 month old has peeling skin on his feet, is this okay?

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