What causes peeling skin on a child's fingers?

It is a common phenomenon for children's fingers to experience peeling skin. Generally, the common causes of this phenomenon mainly include: 1. **Dryness and dehydration**: In dry weather or seasons, a child's fingertips may peel due to dehydration. Especially when the hands are washed excessively or frequently with hot water, the natural oils on the skin surface may be reduced, resulting in dryness and peeling skin. 2. **Seasonal peeling**: Keratolysis exfoliativa is a seasonal peeling condition that commonly occurs in children or young people. This condition typically does not require special treatment and will gradually improve with seasonal changes, provided that proper moisturizing care is maintained. 3. **Deficiency of trace elements**: In addition to vitamin deficiencies, insufficient levels of trace elements such as calcium and zinc may also lead to fingertip peeling. 4. **Eczema or dyshidrotic eczema**: Eczema or dyshidrosis are common skin conditions that can cause finger peeling, often accompanied by small blisters and itching. 5. **Fungal infection**: If a child comes into contact with fungi and does not wash their hands promptly, fungal organisms may remain and multiply on the fingers, causing a fungal infection that results in peeling and itching. If the peeling is accompanied by pain, fever, pus discharge, or rapid spreading, you should take the child to see a doctor immediately.