Question 1

incredibly dry peeling skin on face?

Accepted Answer

Add moisturizer: oral vitamin E, and see dermatologist if not improving

Question 2

i'm bulimic and dry face skin peeling off, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Get help: Bulimia can cause a range of medical complications including dehydration, dangerous electrolyte imbalances, damage to your esophagus, and damage  to tooth enamel, among other things.  If severe enough, medical complications can be life threatening.  See a mental health professional who treats eating disorders and get help.

Question 3

peeling skin on the whole body! from face to toes, please help!?

Accepted Answer

VisualDX: Hi, it’s hard to say without a picture but there is a great app that may be able to help you get a diagnosis without being seen in person by a dermatologist. The app is called VisualDX and is one of the best, if not the best out there. Many clinicians, including myself, use it. Just snap a photo and it gives you a list of possible diagnoses. Good luck!

Question 4

my strong acne medication is causing serious skin peeling on face. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Dryness with meds: Applying an oil free hypoallergenic moisturizer after each cleansing  and medication application can help prevent excessive dryness when using facial medications.   Some people find that they need to start using medications slowly (skipping days) in the beginning while your skin is adapting to the formulation.

Question 5

i have peeling skin on my face and it looks horrible due to sunburn! should i put any creams/lotions or will it make it worse? face looks really dirty

Accepted Answer

Apply unscented: moisturizing lotion. Do not try to peel the skin yourself. Although that may seem to help, it will just peel more and possibly lead to bleeding, infection and scarring. Be careful of any makeup you apply, which could make the peeling worse. Also, stay out of the sun until this is healed and then make sure you're diligent with sunscreen and re-applying for the future.

Question 6

my 6 week old baby is having a rash and skin peeling off on her face and ears and dandruff like on her eyebrows and hairline what could be the cause a?

Accepted Answer

Yes &amp; no: Might be eczema or baby acne with seborrhea or other things. Infants are prone to a number of different rashes &amp; DX is a very visual thing. Keep the area clean &amp; discuss it with the babies doctor at your next visit.

Question 7

why is my skin peeling all over?

Accepted Answer

Sun burn: Many causes of skin peeling have to do with the condition prior to it peeling.  Did you have a sun burn, infection, allergic reaction, dehydration, or some other event occur?  See your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment plan.

Question 8

skin peeling on my shoulders. why pl. i am 68.

Accepted Answer

Too much sun perhaps: Have you been out in the sun without proper clothing and sun-screen?  That could be a cause of peeling skin.

Question 9

why is my skin peeling after surgery?

Accepted Answer

More Information: It depends on where you are experiencing this problem. Most times, i find my patients have peeling around the incision site where surgical glue has been applied. This is actually the glue that is peeling off, and not the skin. Other times, the skin is peeling due to a reaction to the tape. Removing the tape and keeping the area clean and dry will help.

Please see your surgeon as soon as possible.

Question 10

what could cause skin peeling from my forehead?

Accepted Answer

Irritant or Allergen: Skin peeling of the face is usually due to an allergy or nonspecific irritation due to a topical cream or shampoo that is being applied.

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My 6 week old baby is having a rash and skin peeling off on her face and ears and dandruff like on her eyebrows and hairline what could be the cause a?

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