What causes peeling skin on the hands?
Disease description:
I started noticing some peeling on my hands yesterday, although the affected area isn't large. I would like to know what might be causing it?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Peeling skin on the hands may have several causes:
1. Nutrient deficiencies: Hand peeling may be caused by a lack of vitamins, mainly表现为 the entire hand peeling, often accompanied by pain.
2. Contact dermatitis: Exposure to allergenic substances may cause peeling skin on the hands after an allergic reaction, often accompanied by pain or itching.
3. Seasonal peeling: Common during seasonal transitions, particularly when the weather is very dry, which can lead to hand skin peeling.
4. Dryness: Excessively dry environments, especially in winter when humidity levels are low, can cause the skin to lose moisture and begin to peel. Using mild hand soap and moisturizing creams can help improve this condition.
5. Tinea manuum (hand fungus): A fungal infection that causes peeling, itching, and dryness of the skin on the hands and feet.
6. Excessive hand washing or use of strong cleansing products: Frequent hand washing or using hand sanitizers containing alcohol can damage the skin's natural protective barrier, leading to peeling.
