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What Causes Peeling Of Skin On The Palms And Fingers?

I had scabies about a month ago and I got a prescription ointment. After about a week or so it went away the itch, the bumps and all. But now my skin has started to peel on my palms and fingers. Also my skin has spots that are different pigments than my regular skin color and only on my hands all this happening. Also the hand I had scabies on the worst is the one turning different pigments and peeling the worst between the two hands. I’m panicking!!! Can someone please help me ?? Tell me what this is please!!
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It looks like you have some kind of allergic reaction to the medication you used for scabies.However, it is nice to know that you got rid of scabies. Take non-sedating antihistamine (Levocetirizine) once daily for 5 days. You can use calamine lotion/Olive oil/Coconut oil, for local application; it is soothing & effective. Stop using harsh chemical products. Sometimes vitamin deficiencies are cause peeling of skin, take nutritious diet rich in dairy products, proteins & calcium. Take multivitamin tablets as supplements,

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Nupur K.
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What Causes Peeling Of Skin On The Palms And Fingers?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It looks like you have some kind of allergic reaction to the medication you used for scabies.However, it is nice to know that you got rid of scabies. Take non-sedating antihistamine (Levocetirizine) once daily for 5 days. You can use calamine lotion/Olive oil/Coconut oil, for local application; it is soothing & effective. Stop using harsh chemical products. Sometimes vitamin deficiencies are cause peeling of skin, take nutritious diet rich in dairy products, proteins & calcium. Take multivitamin tablets as supplements, Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K.