Why do my hands peel in the summer?

Hands are the parts of the body that are exposed to the outside for the longest time and are also the most used parts. Many things in life and work can only be done with the hands. However, since hands are used quite frequently, they need to be well cared for and maintained, otherwise peeling and cracking symptoms will easily occur. Over time, once the hands are injured, it will affect your life and work. So what should you do if your hands peel in the summer?

Palm peeling is seasonal and tends to heal on its own, generally requiring no special treatment. But serious cases require medication. In the initial blister stage, the main treatment should be astringent and antipruritic. You can apply Chinese medicine lotion externally or soak in 10% alum solution.

If it reaches the peeling stage, you can use topical medications to protect the newly grown epidermis. Urea ointment and pevisone can be used for treatment.

If the patient's skin is dry, the cuticle is thickened, and small cracks appear, you can apply a moisturizing and crack-preventing moisturizer or ointment externally. In addition, special attention should be paid to not tear off the stratum corneum that has not been completely peeled off, that is, the dry skin that is raised, so as not to cause pain or bleeding.

If the situation is more serious or recurring, you can take Liuwei Dihuang Pills or Liuwei Dihuang Decoction, and add Chinese medicine conditioning: 20 grams of cooked rehmannia, 15 grams of yam, 10 grams of cornus officinalis, 10 grams of moutan bark, 10 grams of Alisma orientalis, and 15 grams of Poria. Add water to 15 grams of Saposhnikovia divaricata and 30 grams of Tribulus terrestris, boil and drink the decoction. Generally, 3-5 doses will be effective.

The main cause of hand peeling is a lack of B vitamins. It is recommended to take vitamin E, B1, chlorpheniramine, and oryzanol orally. You can also use vitamin E to wipe your palms: first wash your hands, dry them, pour vitamin C injection solution into your palms, then rub the liquid evenly with both palms, and wash it off when the liquid dries and turns white. Take 2 times a day, 2 ml each time. This method is effective after one treatment for mild cases and three times for severe cases, and the patient will recover in a few days.

Precautions: Patients should remain optimistic and not care too much. It is best to avoid contact with alkaline detergents, which is good for the skin and prevent recurrence.