Finger skin peeling in Adolescents

My 101/2 yr. old daughter returned from a ski trip to CO for Spring Break Saturday, and for the last couple of days her skin has been peeling off her fingers and the skin is red and raw looking.  It doesn't seem to bother her, but I'm concerned. Other information I've found said the cold frigid weather / moisture could have been the cause and to simple treat with Aveeno or some other moisturizer.  That just doesn't seem to be enough given the 'raw' red skin after the skin peels.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

Are there other symptoms present? Cold and dry air can indeed cause dry skin, peeling, and even cracking and bleeding of the fingertips. With her previous ski trip, this is more likely. Other differentials include:  trauma, infections, reactions to medications and, rarely, serious medical conditions such as Kawasaki Disease.  Wash her hands with an unscented soap and make sure that she also use an unscented moisturizer after drying her hands. If it persists, have this evaluated further by your doctor or dermatologist for proper management.

Take care and keep us posted.

[RABHappy]

REALLY appreciate the 411. I'll clean/dry/moisturize for a day or so and see if she improves.  She doesn't have any other symptoms. Again, THANKS!