How to treat your Peeling hands and make them new again

Hands are frequently exposed to sun, chemicals, soaps, and a variety of environmental conditions. Given everything you do with your hands, it makes sense why they get dry and even peel sometimes. Not to mention, certain medications and underlying health conditions can cause peeling skin on hands, too.

So what is peeling hands?

Peeling skin is can be describe as an unintended damage to and loss of the upper layer of your skin (epidermis). Peeling skin may occur because of direct damage to the skin, such as from sunburn or infection. It may also be a sign of immune system disorder or the other disease.

People use their hands extensively and expose them to sun, water, irritants, and allergens. This can result in the skin becoming damaged and peeling.

To me the peeling of my skin on my hands came to me as a surprise, for I couldn’t know what the cause was but for some, the skin can peel as a result of dry skin. It can peel as a result of some skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis, which can be uncomfortable and interfere with a person’s daily life.

I recently suffer from the peeling hands illness as shown from the pictures here. I woke up one morning and saw my hands peeling off!

I don’t have any known cases of peeling hands syndrome and I become so worried and took matter into my hands by consulting a doctor, who told me more about the ailment.

The treatment for peeling hands depends on the cause but often involves moisturizing creams or ointments to hydrate dry skin. Some cases may require prescription medications that help heal any underlying cause.

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So what can cause the skin on the hand to peel?

This question is what comes to mind for many suffering or experiencing this issue. Some of the causes of the hand peeling off can be outline below;

Hand washing:

While hand-washing can be an excellent practice for good hygiene, the skin on the hands may peel if you washes your hands too often.

Also, if you uses harsh soaps, excessive hot water, and does not moisturize after washing, you may develop skin problems on the hands.

Climate and temperature:

Another thing that can make your hands to peel is climate and temperature. The climate can affect the skin on the hands. For example, during the winter in most western countries, the humidity in the air is lower, which can cause the skin on the palms to dry out, crack, and peel.

Some individuals may even find that if their hands sweat during hot weather it can lead to irritation and peeling.

Sunburn:

Staying in the sun for too long can cause sunburn. This can affect any part of the body that is exposed to the sun, including your hands.

As sunburn heals, the skin may peel. The peeling happens as the body sheds the damaged skin and creates a new top layer.

Hand dermatitis:

This is what we called hand eczema. This can occur as a result of genetics, irritants, and allergens.

Palmoplantar Psoriasis:

Psoriasis is a condition that occurs as the result of an overactive immune system. It leads to inflammation of the skin. This inflammation can appear as raised plaques or scales on the skin.

When Psoriasis appears on the hands or soles of the feet, healthcare professionals refers to this as Palmoplantar Psoriasis.

If you have Psoriasis on your hands, you may experience dry and thickened skin with painful cracks. It can appear similar to hand dermatitis.

Infections:

On yes, this can really affect you this as certain infections may cause your hands to peel.

One example is tinea mamuum, a fungal infection that often starts on the palms and may spread to the backs of the hands and fingertips. It causes rash-like sores, which can peel.

If you have tinea manuum, you may develop skin on the hand that is thickened, itchy, dry and scaly.

When to contact your doctor

A person can treat many causes of peeling hands at home using moisturizers. You should visit a doctor if your peeling hands do not improve despite regular moisturizing treatments and other home treatments. You should also contact a doctor if your skin becomes infected.

How to prevent your skin from peeling?

You may not be able to prevent every cause of skin peeling on your hands, particularly when the peeling is due to an underlying medical condition. But, if the skin on your hands is peeling due to dryness, there are few steps I have outline here to manage it.

• Avoid hot water when you shower and wash your hands.
• Wear gloves when washing dishes or handling cleaning products or chemicals.
• Moisturize regularly throughout the day. Apply a hand cream after hand washing.
• Avoid irritating soaps, especially those with alcohols, sulfates, and fragrances.

The best way to prevent the skin on the hands from peeling is to moisturize the skin and drink plenty of water.

Lastly, peeling skin can occur as a result of direct damage from external factors or a sign of an immune system disorder or other medical condition. Understanding the causes and treatment of peeling hands stated above will help you quickly improve this uncomfortable condition.

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