What are the causes of peeling skin on the fingers?
Disease description:
I am 30 years old this year. Recently, my fingers have been peeling in a strange way, and they are also very itchy. I would like to ask the doctor, what are the causes of peeling fingers?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Peeling fingers may be caused by multiple factors:
1. Dry skin: Frequently working in a dry environment may lead to dry skin, reducing the secretion of skin oils and causing symptoms such as rough skin and flaking.
2. Vitamin deficiency: This may be due to a habitual dislike of eating vegetables and fruits, such as apples, kiwifruit, and cucumbers, which may result in insufficient nutrient intake, leading to vitamin deficiency and symptoms such as peeling and dryness.
3. Eczema: Frequently using cleaning products such as soap and laundry detergent may irritate the skin, damage the skin barrier, trigger pathological reactions, and cause symptoms such as papules, vesicles, and peeling.
4. Dyshidrotic eczema: This condition is usually related to contact with heavy metals such as nickel and cobalt. Allergic reactions may occur after these metals come into contact with the skin, causing symptoms such as small blisters, skin lesions, and peeling.
5. Tinea manuum (hand fungus): This is usually caused by contact with dermatophytes. After infection, the fungi multiply extensively on the epidermis, triggering pathological reactions and causing symptoms such as scaling and blisters.
