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Causes And Remedies For Peeling Skin:

By on January 10, 2009
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Dry and peeled off skin is one of the most commonly appearing disorder of today. This situation of the skin extremely painful and sometimes can cause bleeding skin also.  A major cause of peeling skin is sun burn or sun damage.

Other causes for dry and peeling skin are eczema, chemical reaction, environmental factors such as extreme weather, harsh working condition, and intense cold weather. It may even be caused by some medical conditions such as diabetes etc or may by taking an overdose of vitamin A.

Avoid scratching the skin to avoid the problem of peeling and the situation can get worse if the person is suffering from Eczema. Instead of pulling always use a scissor. Aloe Vera serves as the great cure for healing sunburns and vinegar can also treat burns. Excess of sweat can irritate the skin for treating this you should stay in cool places on hot days and avoid wearing woolen clothes, wear only cool clothes that will help in reducing eczema.

Moisturize your skin by using a good moisturizing lotion or cream that creates smoothness in your skin. Always use mild and soft soaps instead of strong and harsh once. Whenever you move are out then try to drink plenty of water. You can also apply heated paraffin wax to heal your cracked hand and feet.

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  • Suzanne Hogan

    You say excess sweat irritates the peeling skin, and to avoid it. I am training with my team for a marathon, and have already gotten beyond your “pre-warning.” With a moderate sunburn not yet peeling, I noticed that 4 days after the burn, sweat from a 30 minute walk stayed under the top layer of skin. These tiny bubbles can sometimes break easily with pressure, mild abrasion, or just to the touch. Some merge with others into large bubbles, and they often release the liquid quickly as the skin starts to peel–an odd, wet feeling. But some stay longer, and get smaller/disappear. Has the sweat gone inward to rehydrate lower layers of skin? 3 days after this incident I had little peeling skin left. I exercised more intensely than previously, and was surprised to see these sweat bubbles again. Is this normal for exercise after moderate sunburn? Your help with peeling needs to cover not only those things to avoid, but say something about what to do when it is not or cannot be avoided. I would like this help now.