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Skin has started peeling from right hand. recently got over week long virus. also took antibiotics for a uti. could those have affected it? also how d
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Check out these: questions to see is these descibe your situation. Do you have fever, mucous membrane ulcers or blisters? Was there blistering on your hand before it began to peel? There is a rare skin disorder called Stevens-Johnson syndrome that can be caused by viral infections but most often is antibiotic related. As this is potentially life threatening, call your doc and if you can't be seen today, considerER
Answered 8/6/2014
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