Long time playing in the water, lack of nutrients in the body, and exposure to certain chemicals can cause peeling of the hands. There are also some people who peel as long as the seasons change, sometimes accompanied by dry skin, cracks, pain, itching, etc., which seriously affect work and life. What is the cause?

What are the possible causes of peeling hands?

1. Sweat herpes

Sweat herpes is characterized by blisters on both sides of the palms and the sides of the fingers , accompanied by itching, sweaty hands and feet; the blisters dry out after a few days, resulting in white peeling. High tension, fungal infection, disturbance of the perspiration mechanism, excessive sweating of hands and feet, contact with allergic substances, staying in a high temperature and humid environment, exposure to ultraviolet rays, human papilloma virus infection, etc. will induce sweat herpes. In this case, you should stay away from pathogenic factors, avoid adverse skin irritation, and actively treat skin inflammation; learn to reduce stress, maintain emotional stability, and develop a good habit of washing your hands frequently.

Apply glucocorticoid ointment externally under the guidance of a doctor, but the medication time should be controlled to avoid adverse reactions. If the skin is peeling repeatedly in one area, along with dryness and pain, a simple moisturizing cream should be applied. Follow your doctor’s advice to take sedatives and tranquilizers to relieve stress; antihistamines can reduce itching.

2. Keratolysis exfoliative strong>

Exfoliative keratolysis is characterized by constant peeling of the fingers, accompanied by mild itching and pain, dry fingers, etc. The symptoms are exacerbated by excessive sweating and emotional stress. The cause of exfoliative keratolysis is not well understood, but is generally thought to be related to genetics, excessive sweating, lack of nutrients, high levels of mental stress, and physical friction. This disease is a self-limiting disease, as long as there is no discomfort, no special treatment is required, just apply a moisturizing cream.

If the attack recurs and the condition worsens, external application of vitamin A cream can help to exfoliate scales and cuticles; application of salicylic acid ointment can relieve chapped fingers; long-term application of mild moisturizing Skin agent to relieve dryness and itching of the skin. In addition, proper vitamin supplementation can play an antioxidant and moisturizing effect, relieve skin dryness, promote the repair of damaged skin surface, and avoid epidermal peeling.

3, other factors

If the peeling caused by tinea manuum is mainly characterized by erythema and blisters on the fingers, accompanied by severe itching; peeling may also be contact dermatitis, usually involving the back of the hand and the crevice of the hand. First of all, it is caused by fungal infection, and antifungal drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor; if the peeling of the fingers has nothing to do with the disease, it is necessary to actively adjust the lifestyle, pay attention to a light diet, and reasonably supplement vitamins and proteins; avoid contact with allergens and irritating substances .

Message from the doctor

Keep your hands dry and clean in daily life, and apply a moisturizing cream, such as Vaseline ointment or Vitamin E. Avoid contact with alkaline detergents and allergic substances, including washing powder and detergent, and wear rubber gloves if necessary. Do not scratch and peel the skin with your hands to avoid infection.

Develop the habit of drinking water actively, achieve balanced and diversified nutrition, and refuse to Picky eaters and partial eclipses; focus on eating fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grains containing dietary fiber and vitamins, and stay away from spicy and stimulating foods and seafood; keep a regular schedule and avoid high tension. If the peeling is more serious, you should choose a regular hospital for relevant examinations, and apply or take medicine under the guidance of a doctor.

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