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All of the sudden for the just the past 2 or 3 days, i have noticed the skin on my hands & fingers just peeling off. around my cuticles and index. why?
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Possible: Typical causes include: drug reaction, food allergy, contact allergy, fungal/bacterial/viral infection, or chemical irritation. If persisting or worsening seek provider.
Answered 4/20/2017
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