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peeling skin on fingers

The skin on the ends of my thumbs, index fingers and middle fingers die. I can peel off the dead skin layer after layer. Sometimes, it bleeds. It is periodical and I don't know what brings on this condition. It usually lasts about two weeks and I can go for several months without a reoccurence.
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I found a website  where a person claims that she or he cured completely her cracking and peeling thumbs and fingers after suffering from this problem for over two years. Although the methods might not work for everyone it might work for you:
http://www.omnimetis.com/view/index.aspx?pid=454&catid=7&subcat=5

Take care. Calinda



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Hello,
Peeling and flaking hands can be due to contact dermatitis and contact with harsh detergents, soaps and lotions. 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, whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid.

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 and eczema have to be ruled out then. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

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