What causes blisters and peeling skin on the hands?
Disease description:
In the past week, I have experienced severe blistering and peeling on my hands. I would like to understand what causes blistering and peeling on the hands.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Blisters and peeling skin on the hands may indicate various skin conditions, mainly including:
1. Tinea manuum (hand fungal infection): Caused by dermatophyte infection, it often presents as small blisters on the hands accompanied by peeling skin and itching. Treatment primarily involves antifungal therapy, and medications such as clotrimazole cream can be used.
2. Hand eczema: Related to external irritants and allergy history, long-term exposure to irritants can lead to small blisters, peeling skin, itching, and fissures on the hands. Treatment usually involves corticosteroid hormone creams or retinoic acid medications.
3. Dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx): A blistering skin condition commonly occurring on the hands and feet, symptoms include small blisters on the hands with peeling skin, itching, and a burning sensation, and the condition tends to recur frequently. Treatment often involves the use of topical glucocorticoid creams.
