What department should a child with peeling fingers visit?
Disease description:
I noticed that my daughter's fingers have been peeling these two days, and her skin looks rough. Which department should I visit for a child's finger peeling skin?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Children with peeling fingers, parents can first choose to take them to the dermatology department. Dermatology specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin diseases, infections, and injuries. Peeling fingers in children may be caused by several skin conditions such as eczema, contact dermatitis, or hand fungus, all of which fall within the scope of dermatological care. In the dermatology department, doctors can perform physical examinations, microscopic observations, and necessary laboratory tests, such as fungal cultures, to determine the cause and provide targeted treatment recommendations. Additionally, if the peeling is accompanied by other symptoms such as bleeding spots or bruises, it may indicate a blood disorder, in which case a visit to the hematology department would also be appropriate. If the peeling is related to a genetic disorder or metabolic abnormality, pediatrics is also a viable option.
