Peeling skin/cracking on toddler's feet now wrists!

[lbrown256]

Hi there, my 2 year old daughter's feet got a really dry thick hard patch of skin on ball of her foot and then it started to peel terribly and crack in between toes and down her instep.  Her other foot has a little bit of peeling skin as well, the skin is hard, not soft.  Now today I noticed the inside of one of her wrists has dry cracked and peeling skin.  I took her to a dr. and he said it was nothing, just moisturize.  But now it seems to be getting worse, help!

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,
I am glad the post was of some help to you. Do let us know how she is doing.
Post us about what the doctor advises and if you have any other doubts.
Let us know if you need any other information.
Regards

[lbrown256]

Thank you, we will keep her feets and hands moisturized and hope that it goes away, she hates having her feet touched, so it can be difficult!

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Cold, dry air can cause dry skin, peeling, and even cracking and bleeding of the fingertips. Washing dishes without wearing gloves can put hands and fingers in contact with harsh detergents that can cause fingers to peel. Soaps and lotions that contain perfume can cause hands and fingertips to become irritated and peel.

Any type of trauma to the fingers, such as playing the guitar, can cause fingertips to peel. Peeling fingertips can also be associated with certain infections, reactions to medications and, rarely, potentially serious medical conditions.

A few simple measures can often stop the peeling, or at least slow it down:

Wash your hands with an unscented soap.

Use an unscented moisturizer after drying your hands.

Avoid trauma to your fingertips.

Wear gloves when washing dishes.

If peeling continues, contact your doctor or see a dermatologist to rule out exfoliative keratolysis or dyshidrotic eczema.

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards.