What causes dryness and peeling of a child's hands?
Disease description:
The child next door has recently been experiencing frequent itching on his hands, accompanied by dryness and peeling skin. What causes dryness and peeling skin on a child's hands?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Dry and peeling hands in children may be caused by various factors, mainly including:
1. Dry skin: In autumn and winter, the air is dry with low humidity. Children who drink less water may develop dry skin, leading to peeling hands.
2. Chemical irritation: Children have delicate skin, and prolonged contact with chemical agents such as detergent or dish soap may irritate the skin and cause hand peeling.
3. Malnutrition: Habits such as picky eating may lead to deficiencies in trace elements like zinc and selenium, resulting in dry and peeling skin on the hands.
4. Eczema: Eczema caused by psychological factors, environmental factors, etc., may lead to skin inflammation on the hands and symptoms such as peeling.
5. Tinea manuum (hand fungus): Caused by infection with dermatophytes (skin fungi), symptoms such as skin peeling and itching may occur.
Parents are advised to take appropriate measures based on the specific situation.
