Peeling skin, Dermatology FAQ - Page 5

Finger joints Hello, my mother (50 years old) has recently noticed peeling skin on her finger joints, which is also itchy. Initially, we thought it was due to dryness, so we applied petroleum jelly, but it has not been effective, and the condition has spread (it started with one ...

Itchy areas around joints such as the hands and knees? Recently, I have been experiencing intense itching at the joints of my fingers, accompanied by peeling skin. Small, very fine bumps (not acne) have developed on the affected areas, which are similar in color to my skin (sligh...

Skin issues (unknown disease name) Hello Dr. Hong: Today my girlfriend noticed that the area around her eyes (similar to the black circles of a panda, but in an oval, figure-eight shape) is whiter than her original skin tone. She has been weak and sickly since childhood, often fe...

Dry, peeling facial skin with persistent acne? Dry, peeling facial skin with persistent acne—how can this happen? Should I apply more moisturizer or use acne medication?

Why did applying the doctor's topical ointment cause my skin to peel? Hello, I recently experienced acne due to hormonal imbalance, so I visited a dermatologist who prescribed medication for my skin issues. Just when I was eagerly anticipating results, I noticed my skin was ...

Peeling skin on a child's fingers? The child's hands have been peeling continuously, especially at the fingertips, and it has recently worsened. Initially, there were just small blisters, but now the affected area is expanding, and almost every fingertip is involved, wh...

What should I do if my skin is red? I have redness on my face and around my neck, and during cold weather, I also experience peeling. I visited a small clinic, and the doctor said it is allergic atopic dermatitis. Is there a way to completely cure this condition? Also, what type ...

Itching..? Hello, Dr. Huang. I have had skin issues since childhood, and my hands and feet are usually quite dry. In winter, I even experience cracking. Recently, during this winter season, when I wear thicker or darker clothing and go outside in the sun, my skin itches for no re...

Peeling of the glans... please help >< Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about the issue of peeling skin on the glans. I have had this problem since middle school. Initially, the peeling was very slow and occurred near the urethral opening, with only a small area affected. ...

Peeling skin on the neck? I am a manual laborer, and I have previously experienced peeling skin on my neck, but it usually resolved after a while. However, recently it has become much more severe, the affected area has increased in size, and it is itchy. Could this be tinea? What...

There is peeling skin on the glans that resembles a fungal infection? Hello doctor: I am a high school student... A few months ago, I noticed that the glans of my penis has been shedding skin similar to a fungal infection. I initially ignored it, but the peeling continues. I am q...

It is known as "Mongolian spots." Hello Dr. Jiang, I am asking on behalf of my friend. Whenever his hands come into contact with water, they become severely damaged, like peeling skin and so on. He has seen many doctors, but nothing has worked. Is there no cure for this...

Please ask your question regarding lasers! I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask a question. I have had a bump on my face that resembles a skin tag since birth. It is not very large and is located just below my eye. The bump is not itchy, but I often feel the...

Oral isotretinoin Hello, doctor. 1. I recently started taking oral isotretinoin, and my face has become extremely dry and red for the past 10-14 days. I have been using moisturizer, which has helped reduce the dryness, but my face is still quite red. Are there any other methods...

Post-surgery for palmar hyperhidrosis? Hello, I actually have two somewhat unrelated questions. First, six years ago, I underwent surgery because I felt I had excessive sweating in my hands. However, now whenever the weather gets hot, I sweat profusely all over my body, except fo...

It resembles eczema..? I have a rash on my chest that resembles eczema, but I'm not sure. My chest is very itchy, there is peeling, and a substance that looks like oil is oozing out. It's quite uncomfortable. I would like some guidance. Thank you.

Athlete's foot I have athlete's foot, which only causes mild peeling, but the most bothersome part is that small blisters appear on my feet and they are itchy. I have previously used small scissors to puncture them, but they keep coming back. At one point, I had six bli...

Blisters and peeling skin Hello Dr. Jiang: I have a troubling issue. Since around April of this year, I have been developing many small blisters on my fingers, which then harden and eventually peel off. I have seen several doctors, but none have been able to effectively control i...

The area where the fingers meet the nails often experiences peeling skin? The area where the fingers meet the nails often experiences peeling. Could this be caused by a deficiency in a certain nutrient?

Please help me, doctor..? Hello, Doctor! I would like to ask a question on behalf of my family. My father is currently fifty years old and generally healthy, but he has recently developed a symptom that even doctors at large hospitals cannot diagnose (blood tests have all come ba...