Understanding Hand Skin Issues: Peeling, Redness, and Dryness Explained
Skin of the hand Hello, my boyfriend has skin on his hands that peels throughout the year. In winter, it becomes red and cracks, while in summer it is better but still very dry and itchy. One of his nails feels like it is being eaten away by bacteria and has missing corners, and ...
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
If there is peeling of the skin on the hands accompanied by nail issues, it is highly likely that a fungal infection has affected both the hands and nails (tinea manuum and tinea unguium). Typically, similar conditions may also occur on the feet. It is advisable for Xiaoya to sug...[Read More] Understanding Hand Skin Issues: Peeling, Redness, and Dryness Explained
Understanding Nail Irregularities: What Your Thumb Says About Your Health
Nail The surface of the right thumb's nail has become rough and uneven since the beginning of the year. What could be the cause of this? I've heard that abnormalities in the thumb can reflect internal organ issues; is there any truth to this?
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Nails can indeed reflect issues with internal organs. If only the thumb is affected, it is important to first consider problems related to the nail itself, such as a fungal infection (onychomycosis) or inflammation or tumors in the nail matrix.[Read More] Understanding Nail Irregularities: What Your Thumb Says About Your Health
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