How Can I Stop the Peeling on My Fingers?

Do you rub your skin with a towel after you bathe?

Do you apply cool compresses?

Do you have at least eight glasses of liquids a day?

Are you protecting your peeling skin?

Do you use chemicals for the peeling?

Do you over-wash your hands?

You should avoid rubbing your skin with a towel after you bathe because this can make peeling worse. Instead of this pat your skin dry with a towel.

You should place a cool, wet compress on your skin for twenty to thirty minutes to soothe irritation and stop peeling. You should be sure not to apply ice directly to your skin because that can cause further irritation.

You should start drinking plenty of water, up to eight glasses of clear liquids a day to stay hydrated because this will help reduce peeling on your fingers.

You should protecting your peeling skin from further damage by keeping it covered with clothing or a very thin layer of sunscreen with an SPF of 45 or higher.

You should avoid using chemicals such as fragrances found in soaps, shampoos and moisturizers because they can irritate the skin on your fingers and this may result in skin peeling. You should stop using specific products or combinations of products until the irritation subsides and does not return.

Over washing your hands can result in irritated and peeling skin so you should avoid over washing your hands. Over washing includes using harsh soaps, washing your hands too frequently, forget to moisturize after washing etc. To avoid the irritation of over washing you should avoid these practices.