Is peeling skin on hands and feet a precursor to leukemia?
Disease description:
I've recently noticed peeling skin on my hands and feet over the past two days, and it seems quite severe. I'm worried I might have leukemia. Could peeling skin on the hands and feet be a sign of leukemia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Heyang
Peeling of the hands and feet is generally not a sign of leukemia. Leukemia may arise due to abnormal immune function or viral infections, among other factors, and can cause symptoms such as anemia, bleeding, fever, and organ enlargement. It usually does not lead to peeling skin on the hands and feet. Skin peeling in these areas may instead result from a deficiency in trace elements. It is recommended to promptly visit a hospital for examination and treatment.
