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What Causes Itchy, Flaky, Peeling Skin In The Face And Also Fingers?
For the past week, the skin on my fingertips has been peeling, and my nail bed/cuticle areas have become somewhat reddened and fragile. For years I have had my hands in water for the same amount of time every day. I am 62 years old, Caucasion, and for years overexposed my whole body to excessive sun. I have required Mohs surgery on my face. My skin would be classified as fair/freckled, and my hair has lost all its color. I am accustomed to my skin having a hard time as a result of bad choices. This peeling seems different from the usual deterioration. And the skin on my face, particularly the forehead/eyebrow area, has begun to peel/flake, and itch. What is the most likely source of this problem? Eczema? Could it be a vitamin or mineral deficiency?
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy, flaky, peeling skin in the face and also fingers. The symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many conditions like contact dermatitis due to allergy , sun burn ,chickenpox or herpes. It seems to be due to viral infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination and to find out the exact cause . Doctor may order blood test or skin test . He/she may prescribe antibiotics/antiviral depending upon your condition. For now wash your face with antiseptic soap , take over the counter antihistamine drug like benadryl and take ibuprofen (if not allergic) or acetaminophen for pain and inflammation .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy, flaky, peeling skin in the face and also fingers. The symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many conditions like contact dermatitis due to allergy , sun burn ,chickenpox or herpes. It seems to be due to viral infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination and to find out the exact cause . Doctor may order blood test or skin test . He/she may prescribe antibiotics/antiviral depending upon your condition. For now wash your face with antiseptic soap , take over the counter antihistamine drug like benadryl and take ibuprofen (if not allergic) or acetaminophen for pain and inflammation .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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