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What Causes Peeling Up Of Skin From Finger Tips And Elbows?

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Question : My fingertips and elbows started peeling. Palms and soles of feet were red and itchy for about 1 week before the skin started peeling.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (-4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Probably viral, monitoring is all for now!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

Your information is suggestive of a possible viral infection. This is often associated with the hand-foot and mouth disease. It is a self limiting infection and there is no need for further medical intervention at this time. Monitoring in most cases would observe a resolution in symptoms.

In all, possible viral infection. Symptoms would resolve over time. Stay calm, relaxed and be positive and all would return to normal.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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What Causes Peeling Up Of Skin From Finger Tips And Elbows?

Brief Answer: Probably viral, monitoring is all for now! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for this query. Your information is suggestive of a possible viral infection. This is often associated with the hand-foot and mouth disease. It is a self limiting infection and there is no need for further medical intervention at this time. Monitoring in most cases would observe a resolution in symptoms. In all, possible viral infection. Symptoms would resolve over time. Stay calm, relaxed and be positive and all would return to normal. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.