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Can Extreme Anxiety Cause Peeling Of Skin On Palms?
Question: Can extreme anxiety cause the palms of your hands to peel?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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No,extreme anxiety doesn't cause skin problems like dry skin on hands.Very frequent hand washing strong cleanser can cause the skin to dry and to peel off.Dry skin is not related to anxiety.
To treat dry skin on hands ,you should start with using gentle soaps( soaps with glycerin) ,lukewarm water.Avoid strong irritants or detergents.It is very important to moisturize your hands often.Use hand cream that contain lactic acid,pertoleum jelly,glycerin, hyaluronic acid.You can moisturize well your hands at night and then wear cotton gloves overnight .
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any question.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
No,extreme anxiety doesn't cause skin problems like dry skin on hands.Very frequent hand washing strong cleanser can cause the skin to dry and to peel off.Dry skin is not related to anxiety.
To treat dry skin on hands ,you should start with using gentle soaps( soaps with glycerin) ,lukewarm water.Avoid strong irritants or detergents.It is very important to moisturize your hands often.Use hand cream that contain lactic acid,pertoleum jelly,glycerin, hyaluronic acid.You can moisturize well your hands at night and then wear cotton gloves overnight .
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any question.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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