Question 1

i have skin peeling in one armpit. it started with extreme itchiness and now peels daily. i have nummular eczema on my torso. could this be the same?

Accepted Answer

Likely have ezcema: This skin condition could be another type of ezcema like you have on your torso. It is unusual that this is only occuring in one armpit and not the other.  I would be useful for a doctor to examine the rash.  You could also try an OTC steroid cream and see if it goes away. If not then go see the doctor.

Question 2

have had tiny painful itchy lumps start to form tiny hole in middle of bump blister and skin peeling for long time under armpit.

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Glands get infected  like h. Suppurativa, see your doctor.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

how long does peeling skin last?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: need to know why your skin is peeling, but most of the time its about 1-2 weeks

Question 6

incredibly dry peeling skin on face?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

how common is skin peeling after a sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Very.: In fact, peeling is a sign that your sunburn is healing, as the damaged skin is sloughed off and new skin replaces it.

Question 9

what's a good way to cure dry peeling skin?

Accepted Answer

Happy Skin: Skin is the major protection of our delicate internal tissues from a harsh environment, it is susceptible to injury itself. Sun, shaving and many chemicals  are very irritating as well as constant exposure to moisture reduces protective skin oils and sets the skin up for injury.  The trick is to  apply good protective skin cream frequently and minimize ongoing damage.  Clean it using gentle means.

Question 10

how can one stop skin peeling after a sunburn?

Accepted Answer

You can't: A sunburn kills skin cells and they are going to come off one way or the other.

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I have skin peeling in one armpit. it started with extreme itchiness and now peels daily. i have nummular eczema on my torso. could this be the same?

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Have had tiny painful itchy lumps start to form tiny hole in middle of bump blister and skin peeling for long time under armpit.

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

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How long does peeling skin last?

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Incredibly dry peeling skin on face?

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Can i pick off my babys peeling skin?

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How common is skin peeling after a sunburn?

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What's a good way to cure dry peeling skin?

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How can one stop skin peeling after a sunburn?

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