Peeling skin on child's hands

Children's skin is very delicate and generally does not peel like adults. However, if the weather is too dry and the child does not get enough water, peeling is very likely to occur. In addition, if the child has an inflammation or skin disease, peeling of the hands is likely to occur. So, what causes peeling of the hands in children?

1. Dry peeling

When the weather is relatively dry and the human body loses more water, or when the hand sanitizers and soaps that parents usually choose for their children are alkaline, there are also some cases where dry skin and peeling are caused by vitamin deficiency. However, the symptoms of this peeling are generally mild, just mild peeling of the fingers or toes, without other rashes and itching.

2. Ringworm

Patients with tinea manuum are contagious to a certain extent and can spread the disease to other parts of the body, such as tinea pedis on the feet. Tinea pedis and tinea manuum are generally caused by fungal infections. Once diagnosed, it is necessary to use medication promptly, properly and thoroughly under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, special attention should be paid to hygiene to prevent further transmission to other parts of the body or transmission to other people.

Some children may develop dyshidrotic eczema due to excessive sweating of their hands. This is mainly a type of skin eczema, which is often manifested by the growth of small blisters on both hands at the same time, ranging in size from millet to rice grains, accompanied by varying degrees of burning and itching. The key to preventing this type of dyshidrotic eczema is to keep your child's hands clean and dry.

4. Vitamin Lack

Vitamin deficiency is often one of the common causes of peeling hands in children.

1. If the baby is diagnosed with vitamin deficiency after examination, parents should pay attention to the nutritional balance of the child's diet and give him appropriate vitamin supplements. For example, you can take some vitamin lozenges or eat foods containing vitamins. Your baby's skin may be peeling because he is lacking in vitamin A or vitamin B. Do not let your baby develop a habit of partial or picky eating. He can eat more whole grains or foods such as animal liver.

2. If you suspect tinea manuum, it is best to take your child to the hospital for treatment. Doctors generally use a combination of oral and topical medications as a treatment method.