why are my hands

[luvmyfam444]

peeling? It's the palm of may left hand mainly. Nope haven't used any chemicals lately - they are also peeling in between my fingers. What on earth could it be from??

 

[Hercules10]

Least they aren't growing hair...

Sounds like they're dried out. Been doing a lot of work with water that kept your hands wet for prolonged period of time? That will usually dry them out.

 

[RealMickeysGirl]

My cousin's husband used to have his hands peel severly when he was very stressed or nervous.

Have you had any really stressful days lately? That could be it.

 

[EdiePA]

Sometimes in response to an infection (viral or bacterial), you can get a syndrome which looks like scalded skin and peels as you described. Also, some fungal infections of the skin can cause the same reaction.

Disclaimer -- I'm not a doctor, nor to I play on on TV or the DIS. Just a lowly pharmacist.

Edie

 

[bananiem]

Have you been exposed to coxsackie virus? (Hand foot and mouth disease) I've seen on the boards that it's going around. Maybe you have a mild case?

 

[gris gris]

Is it itchy? Mine peel & flake but I have psoriasis.

 

[luvmyfam444]

no-not itchy.

yep - I'm sure I could have been exposed to some virus-w/3 kiddos around here & then working w/kids 2x's a week....

 

[cakesnkids]

Mine did that when I used dawn power plus dishwashing liquid....

 

[MAKmom]

Strep virus

 

[Spinning]

That happened to my friend when she had toxic shock syndrome. The skin was just peeling away!

 

[ducklite]

Believe it or not sweat can cause this. A lot of runners deal with their hands and faces peeling after a marathon when they've been sweating more than usual. The salt literally causes the skin to peel.

Could you have been sweating mroe than usual due to heat?

The skin under my wedding set peels if it's really hot...

Anne