Non-Inflammatory Peeling Since Birth

I have experienced continuous skin peeling that ranges in severity since birth. Peeling and flaking is ever present on the dorsal regions on my hands and feet, though the worst peeling occurs on my ankles. I can scratch pretty much anywhere and the top layer of skin will come off yet the skin that comes off does not appear to be dry. This is worse when my skin is wet or when i use lotion. When i sweat, bubbles can be seen under my skin on my arms, feet and lower legs as well. This seems to be aggravated by stress, though there is a chance i just notice it more because i am stressed. I just plain look like i'm always molting. I am unable to wear unventilated shoes in the summer as the peeled skin seems to make bacterial soup ruining any closed shoe in a matter of weeks. The skin also peels inside my ears, trapping water behind it, causing persistent outer ear infections. There is minimal to no peeling or marked thickening of the skin on my palms and soles. I am unusually prone to skin rashes, chemical irritations and sunburns. Other things that may be related to this consist of swelling, pain of the cuticles and persistent hangnails. There are no nail or hair abnormalities that i know of either. I have been unable to find any resources that shed any light on this. The closest thing i can find (through description only because i have not found any pictures that look even close) is Acral Peeling Skin Syndrome but Lord knows i'm no dermatologist there really isn't exactly a bounty of information about APSS readily available to the average poor trailer park lizard girl.
Personal information that may be of use:

27 year old female, with no known medical conditions. Unusually short stature. Acne and Rosacea that has been present since pregnancy. Parents are closely related to one another.

Any ideas?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

There are several causes of the symptoms that you are having including blisters, eczema, psoriasis, sun burns, etc.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blister

Most blisters heal naturally and do not require medical attention. As new skin grows beneath the blister, the fluid contained within it will be slowly reabsorbed by the body and the skin on top will dry and peel off.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for the symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.