Question 1

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 2

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 3

i have peeling skin on my fingers and palm, i used vaseline to moisturize but after a few week, my peeling skin is almost heeled but my hand started to feel itchy and i think it is a allergic reaction, am i allergic to vaseline?

Accepted Answer

: You have asked questions about two separate problems. See a Dermatologist about your skin symptoms. If he/she feels the cause of your symptoms is an allergic response, your will be referred on to an Allergist.

Question 4

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/

Question 5

a spider may have bitten my neighbor 8 days ago, camping in oregon. swollen finger, a swelling with a blister on his palm. skin peeling. dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Should be seen by Dr: If there is swelling and skin peeling, your neighbor should go see a doctor to see if there are other issues with infection.

Question 6

how do i stop peeling skin on fingers?

Accepted Answer

Avoid irritants: Water and chemicals biggest offenders, use soapless cleanser(ie purell) rather than soap and water and a good hand cream, esp after water exposure.

Question 7

for 4 weeks:
hives that come and go, lasting a couple hours; 1-3 times a day. 
intense itching on palms and soles, peeling skin, wakes me up at night ?

Accepted Answer

Need to be seen: Kindly see yor doctor/dermatologist, can't be helped online, more history and physical examination are needed. In the interim you can try OTC cetirizine, loratadine or fexofenadine, regularly though, just to control the itching, hope it works, till you see your doctor first who may refer you to a dermatologist, best wishes

Question 8

why is the palm of my hand peeling skin?

Accepted Answer

Hand Dermatitis: An estimated 2% to 10% of the general population is affected by hand dermatitis.
20% to 35% of all dermatitis affects the hands.
9% to 35% of all occupational disease and up to 80% or more of all occupational contact dermatitis. Five occupations were responsible for more than 60% of these cases:
1Housekeeper, 2-Bricklayer, 3-Worker in metallurgic or mechanical industry, 4-Hairdresser, 5health care

Question 9

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 10

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.

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

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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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I have peeling skin on my fingers and palm, i used vaseline to moisturize but after a few week, my peeling skin is almost heeled but my hand started to feel itchy and i think it is a allergic reaction, am i allergic to vaseline?

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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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A spider may have bitten my neighbor 8 days ago, camping in oregon. swollen finger, a swelling with a blister on his palm. skin peeling. dangerous?

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How do i stop peeling skin on fingers?

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For 4 weeks: hives that come and go, lasting a couple hours; 1-3 times a day. intense itching on palms and soles, peeling skin, wakes me up at night ?

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Why is the palm of my hand peeling skin?

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

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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?

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