Peeling skin, Dermatology FAQ

Peeling skin on the right index finger? Hello doctor, recently I've noticed some peeling on the third segment of my right index finger. There is a larger wound that has turned pink, and it doesn't hurt when I remove the dead skin. What could this be?

There are white flakes on the soles of the feet? The soles of my feet have an unpleasant odor, and sometimes I notice small flakes around my toes that are not peeling skin but rather tiny white flakes. This issue has only occurred in the past year and a half, and the flakes are l...

Athlete's foot ointment issues? Hello, I recently visited a dermatologist for athlete's foot. Initially, due to the symptoms, the doctor prescribed Clotrimazole cream. After the itching subsided, I was given Bolex Cleanser cream, which I continued to apply for three wee...

Eczema, acne, and comedones? Hello Doctor, I have been continuously using acne treatments such as Acnex, A-Ret, and Shiseido's acne cream, and I have undergone three sessions of glycolic acid peels. After each session, I wait for the scabs to fall off before resuming the acn...

Foot skin issues? Hello Doctor: I have a question on behalf of my grandfather (68 years old). He experiences excessive shedding of skin from his feet every day, leaving a lot of skin flakes on the bed. He does not rub his feet, yet the skin continues to fall off naturally. Every ...

Grayish lumps in the skin at the fingertips? Hello doctor, about a month ago I noticed a small dark spot on the tip of my right middle finger that is a brownish-gray color. It seems to be located deeper in the skin, is not raised, and does not hurt. I didn't pay much attenti...

Psoriasis issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask a question. I was in a car accident a few weeks ago, and it's been three weeks since then. All my other wounds have healed, but my knee is still not better. The surface looks a bit like peeling skin. I would like to know if ...

Scalp itching issue? It seems that for about a month now, my scalp hasn't had dandruff at first, but it has been very itchy without any redness or swelling. Recently, after washing my hair, my scalp feels very dry, with patches that look like peeling skin, and it is still ve...

Acne Hello doctor, I've been troubled by acne for several months. I have seen a doctor and taken medication for over a month, and I have also been applying azelaic acid for more than a month, but there has been no improvement. Although I don't have acne on my face now, ...

Dry skin on the face, peeling, and whitening? Hello doctor, I recently noticed a patch of skin on my face that is drier than the surrounding areas and has some flaking. The affected area appears whiter than the rest of my skin. I'm wondering why this is happening. When I was...

Will heat rash resolve on its own? Will dyshidrotic eczema heal on its own? I have developed dyshidrotic eczema on my hand, and the blisters have already burst on their own. The redness and number of blisters have decreased slightly (but only a little), and the itching has also r...

After sunburn Itching six days after a sunburn, along with the appearance of small, clear, densely packed spots that resemble blisters but are not, can be a normal phenomenon before peeling occurs. However, if you experience significant discomfort, increased redness, swelling, or...

If the eczema herpeticum is severe, is it safe to receive the COVID-19 vaccine? Hello, doctor: I used to have dyshidrotic eczema, but it would only appear as one or two blisters that would resolve on their own within two to three days. However, in the past two months, it has sudd...

Itching and peeling between the little toes? Hello, doctor. For the past few weeks, I've noticed that the spaces between the little toe and the ring toe on both of my feet have started to itch and peel. I'm not sure if I've scratched the skin or if it's due to...

Skin issues I would like to ask, I suddenly noticed a dark patch in my groin area, and when I scratch it, it peels, but it doesn't itch. Could this be a fungal infection, or is it some other condition? What could cause this phenomenon? Thank you, doctor.

Fungal infection I often experience peeling skin on my feet, which has not healed and is gradually expanding in area. I initially thought it was athlete's foot, but it doesn't feel itchy. This condition has persisted for over a year, and since it hasn't affected me...

Rosacea skincare My face is peeling severely. What should I do for skincare? Both oily and lightweight products cause peeling. I've read many articles online, but it seems like no one addresses skincare for peeling skin. I often wear a mask, and the symptoms seem to be getti...

My hands and feet are very itchy? I used to have a frequent problem with itchy hands and feet when I was younger, and I often experienced excessive sweating in my hands and feet. I had small blisters, peeling skin, and redness on my hands, and even when I applied medication, the ...

Peeling skin on the chest? Hello doctor, my breast areola has been peeling, appearing brown in color, and it can be peeled off. It feels a bit rough to the touch, and this has been going on for quite a long time, almost a year. I would like to know what might be the cause and how...

Peeling skin around the eyes? Since November, I've been experiencing peeling skin under my eyes, which varies from mild to severe. Despite applying extra moisturizer before bed, I still wake up with peeling symptoms. Sometimes it's just a small area under the eye, other...