How to treat peeling skin on hands
Apr 24, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Introduction
Peeling of the hands can be relieved through general treatment, physical therapy, medication, and other methods. The appropriate treatment should be selected based on individual circumstances. Specifically: in addition, hand peeling may also be caused by conditions such as eczema or dyshidrotic eczema; therefore, a detailed medical examination at a hospital is necessary to determine the exact cause and choose suitable drug treatments.
Peeling hands can be relieved through general treatment, physical therapy, medication, and other methods. The appropriate treatment should be selected based on individual circumstances. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. General Treatment
If insufficient water intake leads to bodily dehydration, dry skin and peeling hands may occur. It's important to drink more water and consume fresh fruits and vegetables to replenish body moisture. Additionally, applying moisturizing skincare products can effectively improve symptoms.
2. Physical Therapy
Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight can easily cause sunburn, possibly resulting in peeling hands accompanied by redness and swelling. Local cold compresses using ice packs or cold towels can help reduce swelling. Washing hands with saline solution afterward may also alleviate symptoms.
3. Medication
If peeling hands are caused by a fungal infection leading to tinea manuum (hand fungus), symptoms such as peeling and itching may appear. Under a doctor's guidance, topical antifungal medications such as naftifine hydrochloride cream, oxiconazole nitrate cream, or clotrimazole cream can be used for treatment.
In addition, hand peeling might also result from conditions such as eczema or dyshidrotic eczema. A detailed medical examination at a hospital is necessary to determine the exact cause and select appropriate treatment accordingly.
