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The Skin on My hands and feet are peeling
by barnes956, Sep 11, 2009 01:16PM
My Hands And feet are peeling in layers, first it started on my feet they started to swell and burn and itch then they started forming blisters on my feet now the blisters are gone and my feet are peeling in layers it looks like i have brand new feet but now they have stated to peel again......my hands started with the cuticles swelling now they are also peeling in layers.........i also had canker sores in my mouth and my lips are so dry i can put chapstick on them all day and they stay dry......one more symptom is my private area has become very dry and red i thought i had jock itch and treated it with creams for jock itch but no luck.................HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Various possibilities for peeling fingertips are trauma and allergic or irritant contact dermatitis, contact with harsh detergents, soaps and lotions that contain perfume can cause hands and fingertips to become irritated and peel. Sometimes cold, dry air can cause peeling and dermatitis or fungal infections can also cause peeling.
Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).
Symptoms can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin. During the day, hydrate and protect hands with a protective and moisturizing cream. At night, repair them with creams formulated from glycolic acid—a must for improving skin texture and tone. If still the symptoms do not improve then please get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist. Fungal infections have to be ruled out then.
Hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries. Kind regards.