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41m recently noticed white peeling skin on my index fingers and tips of my thumbs. no pain or itch, i am under constant stress. what could this be?

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Possible stress: Its interesting that the tips of these two fingers are worn and no others. I would be more aware of how you handle stress, are you constantly rolling these fingers together? Do yo find yourself rubbing the thumb with the index finger etc.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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