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What Causes Peeling Of The Skin On The Palms?

I have had several fingers and now my palm exhibit peeling skin. Not flaking. Total peeling as though I had been burned and I wasn t. Perhaps unrelated, but I m also seeing red capillaries suddenly on my chin and near nose. Skin on face otherwise normal.
posted on Mon, 4 Dec 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
There are many medical conditions that cause peeling skin.
It can be due to:
-Allergic reactions
-Immune system disorders
-fungal infection etc
A physical examination or a photo is necessary to confirm the diagnosis and treat properly

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What Causes Peeling Of The Skin On The Palms?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There are many medical conditions that cause peeling skin. It can be due to: -Allergic reactions -Immune system disorders -fungal infection etc A physical examination or a photo is necessary to confirm the diagnosis and treat properly Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.