Why is my skin peeling?

Common Causes

Flaky skin is not always related to an underlying condition. It may be caused by:

• Cold weather
• Dry air/lack of humidity
• Use of certain skin products
• Aging
• Certain medicines
• Prolonged exposure to heat such as by use of sauna or hot tubs
• Some soaps and detergents

Related ConditionsRelated Conditions Sometimes flaky skin may signify an underlying health condition. These conditions include:

Very common

Acute inflammatory response of the skin due to overexposure to sunlight.

Symptoms may include:

• Redness
• Irritation of skin
• Blisters
• Flaky skin

Very common

A common skin condition affecting the scalp and resulting in scaly skin.

Symptoms may include:

• Scaly, flaky skin
• Red skin, generally accompanied with itching
• Greasy skin covered with white flakes, yellow scales or crusts

Very common

A group of skin conditions characterized by red, itchy rashes.

Symptoms may include:

• Dry, cracked, scaly skin
• Flaky skin
• Itching, which may be intense
• Painful lesions

Very common

A chronic skin disease which results in scaly, often itchy areas in patches.

Symptoms may include:

• Red, scaly patches
• Flaky skin
• Itching, burning, and painful lesions
• Thick, pitted, or ridged nails

What are the treatment options?What specialists to consult?When to see a doctor?

For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice.

Reviewed by a panel of doctors. Source: Focus Medica.

Was this helpful?How do I fix peeling skin? Exfoliate the skin gently once per day using a clean wash cloth and lukewarm warm. Simply rub the washcloth over the area of peeling skin using light pressure. Do not scrub the skin or use harsh scrubbers such as loofahs, since this can cause more damage. If desired, repeat the exfoliation up to twice per day.

What causes excessive skin peeling? Excessive skin peeling caused by auto-immune, such as dermatitis, psoriasis, or eczema is often accompanied by the occurrence of fever and chills, which are triggered by heat loss and affected internal thermometer resulted from widespread skin peeling.

How do you stop a sunburn from peeling? Take a cool (just below lukewarm) bath. This can help ease the pain of your sunburn and stop your skin from peeling further. Avoid showering if your skin is blistered in addition to peeling, as showering may pop your blisters and trigger more peeling. Do not use soaps or bath oils when you bathe.

What medications cause peeling skin? Adverse reactions to a variety of drugs can also contribute to massive skin peeling. Drugs that may produce this condition include: sulfa drugs. penicillin. barbiturates. phenytoin (Dilantin) and other seizure medications. isoniazid. blood pressure medications.

How to help my skin heal after a peeling?

How to help my skin heal after a peeling?

Here are some expert tips for post-peel skin care:

• Use cool water to cleanse your face.
• Apply a good moisturizer
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water
• Use an SPF30 + sunscreen to protect your more delicate skin from the aging effects of the sun
• Don’t perform strenuous workouts or visit saunas and steam rooms.
• Avoid exfoliating for a few days after your peel.

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