I too have the problem on the top of my thumb. Only one thumb. Always the same thumb. My dermatologist said it was eczema and gave me a script for a steroid cream betamethasone I believe. It does help some but I have to use it every night. He also said to wrap it in Saran Wrap after I apply the cream. I have not found that helpful at all. I am a nurse and I wash my hands a lot and wear the non latex gloves. I don't believe it has anything to do with the touch phones because mine started in 1994 before we had theee types of phone. One dermatologist told me I was allergic to Nickle. I'm not sure if I am or not, but I'm going to check it out because this thumb thing drives me crazy. Mine peels down to new pink skin and is very tender. I have to cover it with a bandaid or gauze sometimes because the pain is intense! Good luck!
Can someone plz tell the solution for this issue i m having the same
Haven't noticed peeling on my thumbs, but my thumbs feel like they are burning while using it. The screen is not hot or anything but my fingers feel burnt. And no it is not carpal tunnel or blackberry thumb. It only happens when I am connected to WiFi or mobile network (when the phone is emitting the most EMF radiation). I am currently limiting my online use on my smartphone. Not worth the risk.
Interesting..........my fingers (thumb and pointer finger) have been peeling a sheet of skin, the finger nail yellows, tips of figers literally crack down the middle, and the new skin underneath is read and tender. This has been happening for the past few years; I'm going to trace back to when I first noticed and when I purchased my smart phone/touch screen.