What department should a child visit for peeling skin on the fingers?
Disease description:
I noticed that my daughter's fingers have been peeling over the past two days, and her skin looks rough. What department should we visit for a child's finger peeling skin?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Peeling skin on a child's fingers should first be evaluated and treated by a dermatology department. Dermatology specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin diseases, infections, and injuries. A dermatologist can perform a detailed physical examination, microscopic evaluation, and necessary laboratory tests, such as complete blood count and fungal culture, to determine the underlying cause and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. If the peeling is accompanied by other symptoms or the cause cannot be identified, dermatologists may recommend referrals to other departments, such as pediatrics, endocrinology, rheumatology/immunology, or hematology, depending on the specific situation. Therefore, parents should promptly bring their child to a dermatology clinic upon noticing peeling skin on their fingers.
