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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
3yr female, hands and feet peeling
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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3yr female, hands and feet peeling
by MegInPA, Jul 01, 2007 12:00AM
My 3 year old daughter was treated for Scarlet's fever approximately 3 weeks ago. The pediatrician gave her a shot of antibiotics in the thigh and everything cleared up. All of the sudden her hands have started peeling in layers. They look as if they are blisters, then they break and all the skin peels. Her entire hand from finger tips to her wrists have peeled completely and are starting over again. The skin between her toes has also now started to peel and is starting to encompass both of her feet. What could this possibly be and should I take her to the doctor's? Could this be an after effect of her Scarlet fever? Does this require some sort of treatment? Please HELP!!!
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 03, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 03, 2007 12:00AM
Don't worry. Scarlet fever is caused by the strep bacteria, and after a strep infection people sometimes get peeling of the skin of the palms. It lasts a while while the skin grows a new layer, and everything is fine, as I'm sure it will be with your daughter too. This takes place a few weeks after the infection, and does not mean that the infection is still there, so no antibiotics are needed, or any other treatment, for that matter. By all means check with the doctor, if you're concerned.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Thanks!