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7-Yr-old Son Skin Peeling off All Fingers?
Asked by C.D. from Honolulu
on December 13, 2008
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All the skin on my 7-yr-old son's fingers is peeling off. It starts as a spot and then slowly these huge pieces of skin start to come off. Underneath is new, pink skin...
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- Always good to consult a physician when it comes to medical issues. I hope it is nothing, but I would have him see his doctor just so you don't let something potential...
- That sounds like dermatitis sicca. I have the same problem on two of my fingers. When it comes on, I get a special ointment (called Ecural in German, don't know the US...
- my hands do it too, and my 7 year old has it on his feet. It is excema. I think they use excema as a sweeping term, and the derma doesn't elaborate at all. You can ...
