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