Baby’s hands and feet are peeling, but there is no fever.

Dec 09, 2021 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My baby’s skin is extremely dry and itchy, with severe peeling—yet there is no fever. What should I do if my baby’s hands and feet are peeling but there is no fever?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Zhaohua
Peeling of the hands and feet in infants—without accompanying fever—may indicate several skin conditions, including: - Dry skin: Caused by environmental factors or an immature skin barrier. - Eczema: A common inflammatory skin disorder. - Hand-foot-and-mouth disease: A typically viral illness characterized by vesicles on the hands, feet, and inside the mouth. - Contact dermatitis: A skin reaction triggered by exposure to certain substances. - Exfoliative dermatitis: A normal phenomenon occurring during skin cell turnover. If your infant’s hand and foot peeling persists or is accompanied by other symptoms, consult a pediatrician to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment recommendations. We hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you a happy and healthy life!