Is peeling hands a sign of Kawasaki disease?
Disease description:
Today, while I was washing my baby's hands, I noticed that his skin keeps peeling. Could peeling hands be a sign of Kawasaki disease?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Peeling skin on the hands may be caused by Kawasaki disease, or it could result from a deficiency of vitamins in the body. Under a doctor's guidance, oral intake of some multivitamin tablets may help. Kawasaki disease can not only cause hand peeling, but also lead to symptoms such as fever, bilateral conjunctival congestion, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. There are many possible factors that cause hand peeling, so specific diagnosis requires medical examination at a hospital.
