skin peeling: a bacteria, a fungus?

I have a recurrent problem of my right thumb peeling off. I am a healthy person and don't have any other skin problems except for a recurrent fungal problem in between two toes, which gives me the feeling that my thumb may have something of the sort, since it's so localized. I would like to hear from anyone who has found a remedy for skin peeling on fingers. I was in a previous forum and was waiting to hear the results of a skin test from someone who seemed to have the same problem as me, however, unexpectendly, for some unknown reason, the forum thread line was closed. Please let me know if you have experienced a cure for something of this sort.    

[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.