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The skin on all of my finger tips has peeled off. they have been in no chemicals, what could be causing this?
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Excess dryness: Excess dryness can be caused from over exposure to water, chemicals, a drug reaction, or peeling after having a high fever. Is there reddness? This can also be hand eczema or psoriasis.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Post infectious: Post strep or staph infection can lead to peeling skin of finger and toe tips. This can also occur after some viral infections.
Answered 10/3/2016
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