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It has been almost a year my feets skin is peeling and it is very dry. Its not itchy but the skin never stops coming out. Please suggest what should I do. Is us an eczema or psoriasis, not sure.

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This may be psoriaisis or eczema. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Skin peeling off on palm and feet ... cracks have developed and it’s painful

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This may be palmoplantar psoriasis. Please call me and visit my clinic or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ...  Read More

Skin of my feet is peeling off rapidly. I don't know what to do. But it hurts during running. And yes m an athlete.

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It could be athlete's foot which we call tenia pedis. Please send photos using online consult option for confirmation of and treatment advice. ...  Read More

My problem is that after taking bath, Around 10 minutes later, The skin on my feet starts peeling off and they look like an older person's feet. What can I do?

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You can use hydromax cream for day time after bath and cotaryl cream at night ! ...  Read More

Hellp dr i am facing cracked feet peeled skin of feet since 1 month and its hurting , kindly see the images and suggest some best cream for this

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Cracked feet are usually a result of dehydrated skin for a long time .so correct your hydration by applying thicker moisturisers and cover it with your socks . If it’s cracked it has to be examined to ...  Read More

Sir/Mam please tell me some medicine or home remedies to cure my ploblem i am a student i dont have much to pay consultation fee I am 17 years (male) and my heels are cracked and my feet skin is always dry and the skin of the feet peel off, specially the skin near toes peels off a lot Please help me

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My son 3.5 years old having peeling off skin in feet and hands.. Showed to our doc he suggested anti histamine syrup 4 ml thrice a day for 4 days and calamine lotion. But still it is being there for several days. He feels very itchy and used to peel on its own.

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Don't worry... your son suffering from allergic dermatitis causing peeling.. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescr ...  Read More

I have infection in feets redness skin peeling itching problems and from 2 to 3 months it is very irritating me

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Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with such presentation and should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinic ...  Read More

Hello.. My baby girl is 5.5 month old.Skin of her hand and feet is peeling from 2-3 months.On finger its very less but on feet fingers its more.She is rubbing both her feets and crying.it seems she is feeling itchy.Can you please suggest some remedies. Thanks in advance.

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Please take consultation-Tele or physical. Need further details and have rule out some conditions ...  Read More

Dear Doctors Suddenly from last few days I am observing white skin peeling as attached in the photo.. It happened in my hands ,under feet also.. No itching,no pain.. At present I am on Anti tb medicine and BP medicine.. 1. Clofazimine 100 2. Ethambutol -1200 3. PYRODOXINE 10mg 4. Levofloxacin 1000. Please guide me what is this ? Is it something to

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Skin started showing shiny layer, tgen peels off started 3 weeks back, starts witha red dot, and becomes like this, shoulder chest neck region till now, does not itch, now i applied candid powder, slight itch or slightest burn. One is old strting when i noticed, this currently, when it started i was in puttur it was around 37°c now im in bang

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

I noticed some skin peeling on the penis after masturbating without lubricant. There is no pain, burning, discharge, swelling, or sores. Is this likely just friction irritation, and what treatment should I use?

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This could be early symptoms of diabetes. Your issue needs to be investigated in detail basis which we’ll be in a better position to guide and assist you further. ...  Read More

Hello doctors. I have oily skin and acne prone se sensitive skin. Recently I noticed my skin was peeling off, and it has happened in the past but it fixed itself for a bit. Please advise on what to do? I use the dot and key strawberry moisturizer wnd DJREAL vitamin c serum, with the dot and key niacinamide face wash

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi I am having hard skin Patch on my both feet. Can you suggest some ointment for this? Pls see the attached images.

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It maybe callosity due to uncomfortable footwear. Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management ...  Read More

Hi, My skin around the nail is peeling , specially on the thumb and around the index finger, is it a sign of anemia or something else?

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Vitamin deficiency, ...  Read More

Age 34 wen i brushing my teeth. After 30 minutes or 1 hour my inner cheeks or under lips skin peeling. Having this problm from the last 3 month. I change three tooth paste but no relief Sensodyne, colgate, peposdent, even i tried salt mouth wash for 15 days. But no relief. Plz help me.

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Glossitis and cheilitis Take vit B complex for at least a period of 6 months ...  Read More

Dear sir/mam .My 3 .5 year old boy's feet have been peeling off and forming new skin for the past few days. And there is no itchy rash and pain at this location.is any issuse?

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No there is no issue. You can use a good moisturiser for healing. Apply it just after baths. Keep the child hydrated. If there is no redness, itching, blackening of skin there is nothing to worry. ...  Read More

I have developed dry, scaly, and peeling skin on my middle finger (see attached photo). The affected area feels rough and sometimes itchy, with occasional cracks. when it's peel it's hurtThis problem has been present for a while and does not seem to be improving.

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Its an eczema ...  Read More

Today morning I got rica wax done for legs and hands, for legs nothing happened but my hand's skin got peeled. And it's burning I applied petroleum jelly now it's relieved but how to heal the skin faster please suggest, I am travelling to Bali this Sunday. Please help doctor 🙏🏻

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Hello, For Medical Diagnosis and Treatment please pay and consult at practo or pay and consult at WhatsApp. My WhatsApp number is same as my mobile number . My WhatsApp number is +91959508739nine. ...  Read More

Hi Dr My baby is 5 months old. 3 weeks back we noticed that her neck region became dry rough followed by skin peeling. We consulted paediatrician and she said its fungal infection and gave us candid b and dk gel cream. But now again we see its coming again as before. Skin is dry-rough and skin peeling . We are worried why its coming again. Pls hel

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Hello, I understand your concern Steroid (Beclomethasone) use in infants, especially for over a week, can thin skin and delay healing if not truly needed. Persistent roughness and peeling suggest po ...  Read More

Hi Dr My baby is 5 months old. We noticed Her skin near neck area became dry rough followed by skin peeling 3 weeks back. We consulted paediatrician and she said its fungal infection where she gave us candid b and dk gel creams to apply. But now we see again skin becoming rough and skin peeling same like it started. We are worried about it . Pls

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Candid b causes temporary decrease but recurrence happens kindly stop it and consult online for proper evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Hi dr My daughter is 4.5 months old. She got redness near neck area followed by dry ness and now we see skin is peeling off. We are worried about this? Pls help us what is this . We have attached the images

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Hello, The lesion looks like intertrigo with irritant dermatitis — common in babies due to moisture, heat, milk drooling, and friction in neck folds. Change baby’s clothes if soaked with milk/sweat ...  Read More

From 1 month I saw white things in my mouth early in the morning. After brushing it goes also my lips skin peeling.

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Kindly consult online for proper assessment n treatment. ...  Read More

He is 1.5 months old. He have redness and rashes in buttock. But now he have skin Peeling issue too.. We have T Bact cream. Can we use this on buttock.. if not please suggest some preferred kind of cream that's beneficial for him..

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No need, Don't apply Antibiotics unnecessarily. Just discard the initial 10 ml of milk if you are breastfeeding as it will decrease lactose load on the child GI tract and subsequently it will decrease ...  Read More

The skin on my face near to lip and nose area is getting dried and the skin is getting peeled , may I know why this happening..even after continuous moisturising the skin the skin immediately shows drying and skin peeling

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

After applying retinol 0.3% cream my private part skin is peeling lightly. Now it is looking awakard can you help me to get peel the whole skin

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Take consultation and discuss in detail ...  Read More

For the last 3 to 4 days the skin inside and outside of my lips started peeling. There is no pain or irritation.

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Might be vitamins deficiency. Connect ...  Read More

Due to symptoms at night time like itching in my private areas, it shows red and colour also changed and under scrotum skin is peeling due to this very inflammation, I have searched in the internet based on my symptoms and found its scabies many health related websites recommended permithrin cream and enquire about medical outlets they also recomme

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Kindly consult online with pictures for proper assessment and treatment. ...  Read More

I have this habit of peeling foot skin. It's a rigorous habit and I can't stop it. That is making my foot pain while walking and no creams are helping. Is there any medical cream to make the foot better. Attaching pic of my foot. Also the peeling makes it bad and I am unable to stop this worst habit.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My child had HFM infection 3 weeks back. My baby's Skin in hand and foot is getting peeled. Entire heel and front of foot is getting peeled abd new skin is voming. Is it normal or do we need to take any medication? Experts kindly advise l.

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Hi This is posthfmd exfoliating of skin Kindly consult physically with skin specialist ...  Read More

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