Question 1

my tips of my fingers peel bad almost half way down my finger.. doesn't  hurt just looks bad... what can i do to make it stop?

Accepted Answer

Get: You could try 12% amalactin cream twice a day. If does not improve see your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation.

Question 2

how to stop peeling on my fingers?

Accepted Answer

Hydrate: Most peeling is from dehydrated skin or an eczema type of reaction.  Both may be easily treated with first drinking plenty of water. Second, every time your hands get wet (shower, wash, etc), while still soaking wet rub in petroleum jelly (vasaline, aquaphor) for 30 seconds then towel dry.  This should do the trick.

Question 3

why are the tips of my fingers peeling?

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Peeling fingertips: There are many causes of desquamation of the fingertips, and you need to see a dermatologist to get these all worked out. Some of them are quite severe  and indicate infection by various viruses, eczemas, hormonal problems, etc., so i would not wait. Go see a dermatologist now!

Question 4

is it possible that a fugus caused my fingers to peel?

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Finger Peeling: There are many factors, considered to be accountable for peeling of the skin, especially of fingers, such as dehydration, sun exposure, friction/wounds, allergies, infections, medications, to much hand washing, and contrary effects of climate or environment.

Question 5

my finger tips are dry and peeling for the last 3 years, what should i do with it?

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Doctor can evaluate: Things that cause blistering on hands or fingers include a type of eczema called dishydrotic eczema, allergic reactions (sometime to unknown substances), chemical irritants (sometimes people don't remember contact with any chemical), reactions to some plants or vegetables, infections (small pimples or abscesses), herpes 1 or 2, burns, etc... A primary care or dermatology doctor can examine hands.

Question 6

one of my finger tips started peeling, working its way down the finger , now i am noticing 3 more are doing the same. is this serious?

Accepted Answer

No: It is common after certain upper respiratory illnesses, including strep and various viruses.  It can also be due to dry skin or chemical irritations.  You might get checked for strep if you also had a sore throat in the past week.

Question 7

why are the tips of my babies fingers peeling?

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Not a problem: It is common for infants to have peeling skin on their hands.  Sometimes a little lotion may speed the process. Not to worry-this will go away by itself

Question 8

why are my hands and fingers peeling?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilites: Allergies to environmental substances such as cleansers or possibly allergies to metals in a ring.

See your doc.

Question 9

why my skin from finger tips is peeling off?

Accepted Answer

: The most likely reason is contact dermatitis or irritation from something you are touching.  Cleaning the piano keys may help.  Keep the fingertips clean and use a bland moisturizer.

Question 10

skin on my fingers are peeling off  for the past 2 weeks should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Peeling fingers: You may have had a strep,throat.visit your doctor so he can check you out further

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