Why are my hands itchy and peeling?

Hands are our second face. We should pay attention to taking good care of our hands in our daily lives, but many people often experience itchy and peeling hands. It should be noted that there are many reasons for itchy and peeling hands. Allergies, skin diseases, etc. can cause this situation. We need to find the cause and do targeted treatment. Let's take a look at what causes itchy and peeling hands?

Some skin diseases can cause itchy and peeling hands. Eczema, herpes and contact dermatitis can all cause peeling. When peeling occurs in our lives, we must pay enough attention to it and take active measures to deal with it.

What causes itchy and peeling hands? 1. Eczema: Eczema often occurs on the palms and is symmetrical on both hands. The skin lesions are polymorphic, with papules, blisters, erosions, exudates and crusts coexisting, often with two to three of them being predominant. Changes in the disease are closely related to the seasons, and are also related to diet and rest. Exposure of the palms to irritants such as water and soap will aggravate the damage. Fungal examination was negative. 2. Dyshidrotic eczema: The occurrence of dyshidrotic eczema has obvious seasonality. It often occurs at the turn of spring and summer and heals itself in winter. It is mainly seen in young people. The skin lesions are also symmetrically distributed, mainly in the form of blisters, which occur in batches and can be seen on the palms, sides and fingertips. After the blisters dry up, they peel off to reveal new skin, often accompanied by varying degrees of itching and burning sensation. The occurrence of this disease is related to poor sweating or allergic reaction, and fungal examination at the lesion is negative.

3. Contact dermatitis: Contact dermatitis is an allergic reaction of the skin caused by contact with allergenic substances with a clear history of contact. Skin lesions occur at the contact site, with clear boundaries and relatively consistent morphology, mostly characterized by erythema and edema. In severe cases, blisters and bullae may be seen. The symptoms will gradually subside and eventually heal after the contact is severed. Local fungal examination was negative. 4. Exfoliative keratolysis: Exfoliative keratolysis is a superficial exfoliative skin disease of the palms and soles, often accompanied by localized hyperhidrosis, which is prone to occur in warm seasons. The skin lesions mainly affect the palms and soles, are bilaterally symmetrical, and appear as small white spots formed by loose keratin and thin paper-like scales that are easily peeled off. The skin underneath is normal and itching is not obvious. Fungal examination was negative.

The above content is an introduction to what causes itchy and peeling hands. I hope it can be of some help to you. Itchy and peeling hands can cause certain harm to people's physical and mental health. In severe cases, the skin may even ulcerate. We need to pay attention to it and actively seek treatment to keep our bodies in the healthiest state.