Question 1

why causes peeling skin on finger tips? my palms are always sweaty, could this be the cause?

Accepted Answer

I could be hand: eczema or fungus, see dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment

Question 2

41m recently noticed white peeling skin on my index fingers and tips of my thumbs. no pain or itch, i am under constant stress. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Possible stress: Its interesting that the tips of these two fingers are worn and no others. I would be more aware of how you handle stress, are you constantly rolling these fingers together? Do yo find yourself rubbing the thumb with the index finger etc.

Question 3

my 2 yr old wasn't eating much for a couple of days then he had skin peeling on finger tips followd by mild fever for a couple of days now toes peelin?

Accepted Answer

See PCP : The history you give bothers me. This could be something minor but i can think of 2 infectious problems that could have significant consequences if left unrecognized.Try to get in before the weekend or no later than early next week.

Question 4

please suggest what foods help peeling skin on hands and fingers?

Accepted Answer

None: None help. If a rash is involved, see a dermatologist. If no rash is involved, try a moisturizing lotions.

Question 5

peeling skin on fingers all of a sudden, should i exfoliate my hands?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You may have dry skin due to cold weather or a form of eczema or an infection.  There are also stds that can also have that symptom with other transient symptoms.

Question 6

sudden dry and peeling skin on the palm side of my fingers, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

New skin cleanser?: Could be due to exposure to a new skin cleanser. Should return to normal in a few days

Question 7

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 8

i have a peeling skin in hands and fingers,also i have calluses.
i use vaseline before i sleep and than i wear gloves,but is not working.
what to do?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: A thorough history ad examination is required to determine the cause. There are a umber of conditions which can cause these symptoms.

Question 9

skin on all toes and some fingers are constantly peeling. skin is dry. no redness, itch or tenderness. skin between toes are turning white. i'm black!

Accepted Answer

Consult dermatology: Without the symptoms of redness, itch or tenderness, one has to consider a systemic dermatological condition.  A dermatology consult may be necessary.  However, your pcp or a podiatrist may begin a work-up with a biopsy and bloodwork.

Question 10

peeling skin/air filled blisters on fingers of each hand, randomly appear. no pain, redness, itching, no symptoms but peeling and blisters?

Accepted Answer

Blisters on hand: May be dyshidrosis, a form of eczema or eczema . Antihistamines may help as can  topical steroids may help in short term but long term can repredispose to infection and/or  skin thinning. Would f/u /w/ dermatologist.

https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/types-of-eczema/dyshidrotic-eczema/

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Peeling skin on finger tips

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Why causes peeling skin on finger tips? my palms are always sweaty, could this be the cause?

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41m recently noticed white peeling skin on my index fingers and tips of my thumbs. no pain or itch, i am under constant stress. what could this be?

A member asked:

My 2 yr old wasn't eating much for a couple of days then he had skin peeling on finger tips followd by mild fever for a couple of days now toes peelin?

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Please suggest what foods help peeling skin on hands and fingers?

A member asked:

Peeling skin on fingers all of a sudden, should i exfoliate my hands?

A member asked:

Sudden dry and peeling skin on the palm side of my fingers, what could this be?

A member asked:

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:

I have a peeling skin in hands and fingers,also i have calluses. i use vaseline before i sleep and than i wear gloves,but is not working. what to do?

A member asked:

Skin on all toes and some fingers are constantly peeling. skin is dry. no redness, itch or tenderness. skin between toes are turning white. i'm black!

A member asked:

Peeling skin/air filled blisters on fingers of each hand, randomly appear. no pain, redness, itching, no symptoms but peeling and blisters?

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