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What Could Peeling Skin On Finger Tips Indicate?

all of my finger tips are peeling and have been for about 2 weeks now. I have tried using a few kinds of moisturizers (even with some moisture gloves to keep it from evaporating) no to relief. It isn t itch or painful at all, just very dry and continues to peel layer after layer.
Mon, 12 Jun 2017
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Hello,

Peeling of skin on fingertips can be due to multiple causes. It is more common in people who are prone to develop dryness. Contact with harsh detergents and chemicals, scented soaps, etc., trauma to fingers can also cause peeling. It can also be associated with certain drug reactions, infections, and some other medical conditions.

Management includes:
• Wash your hands with a moisturizing/Syndet soap.
• Apply a thick moisturizer with white soft paraffin liberally after drying your skin 2 to 3 times a day.
• Wear gloves while washing dishes and cutting the vegetables.
• Avoid contact with harsh chemicals and detergents. Short term application of mid potent topical steroids may also help.

It generally heals spontaneously though recurrences can be common. If it persists, contact your dermatologist to rule out keratolysis exfoliativa or dyshidrotic eczema.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards

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What Could Peeling Skin On Finger Tips Indicate?

Hello, Peeling of skin on fingertips can be due to multiple causes. It is more common in people who are prone to develop dryness. Contact with harsh detergents and chemicals, scented soaps, etc., trauma to fingers can also cause peeling. It can also be associated with certain drug reactions, infections, and some other medical conditions. Management includes: • Wash your hands with a moisturizing/Syndet soap. • Apply a thick moisturizer with white soft paraffin liberally after drying your skin 2 to 3 times a day. • Wear gloves while washing dishes and cutting the vegetables. • Avoid contact with harsh chemicals and detergents. Short term application of mid potent topical steroids may also help. It generally heals spontaneously though recurrences can be common. If it persists, contact your dermatologist to rule out keratolysis exfoliativa or dyshidrotic eczema. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards