Patient's question:
What is the reason for peeling fingertips in a 10-year-old child? The child has been experiencing this for a long time, and I am very worried, afraid it will worsen. Please give some advice to the doctor.Doctor's answer:
It is due to the lack of vitamin B1. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, the onset is primarily caused by blood deficiency and dryness, loss of skin nourishment, and wind generated by dry heat. Treatment should focus on nourishing blood, moisturizing dryness, dispelling wind, and relieving itching. From a Western medical perspective, common causes of peeling hands include fungal infections leading to tinea manuum; chemical injuries causing contact dermatitis; and genetic factors leading to exfoliative keratolysis. It is recommended to visit a hospital for examination. I wonder how the child's appetite is.