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What Causes Peeling Up Of Skin From Finger Tips And Elbows?
Posted on
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Thu, 30 Oct 2014
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Question : My fingertips and elbows started peeling. Palms and soles of feet were red and itchy for about 1 week before the skin started peeling.
Brief Answer:
Probably viral, monitoring is all for now!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
Your information is suggestive of a possible viral infection. This is often associated with the hand-foot and mouth disease. It is a self limiting infection and there is no need for further medical intervention at this time. Monitoring in most cases would observe a resolution in symptoms.
In all, possible viral infection. Symptoms would resolve over time. Stay calm, relaxed and be positive and all would return to normal.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Probably viral, monitoring is all for now!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
Your information is suggestive of a possible viral infection. This is often associated with the hand-foot and mouth disease. It is a self limiting infection and there is no need for further medical intervention at this time. Monitoring in most cases would observe a resolution in symptoms.
In all, possible viral infection. Symptoms would resolve over time. Stay calm, relaxed and be positive and all would return to normal.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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