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Suggest Treatment For Peeling Up Of Skin On Fingers

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Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Question: Hi, My son is 3 years old. we noticed that his skin on finger is slightly peeling. when we were kids, they used to say that this is the indication that we are growing. is it true? is there any other reasons for this??
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Not an indication of growth

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Dryness due inter is the reason for such skin peeling in children.

You can bring it down by applying a moisturizer early in the morning.

Also, in case of vitamin deficiency such peeling can be seen more. Giving vitamin supplements could surely help better.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,



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Suggest Treatment For Peeling Up Of Skin On Fingers

Brief Answer: Not an indication of growth Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Dryness due inter is the reason for such skin peeling in children. You can bring it down by applying a moisturizer early in the morning. Also, in case of vitamin deficiency such peeling can be seen more. Giving vitamin supplements could surely help better. Hope, I answered your query. Wish you good health. Regards, .