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

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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.

Dr Juster agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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