Question
What causes fingertips peeling in a 10-year-old child? How long does the treatment take? Are there any effective remedies? Please give us some medical advice.
Answer
The primary cause of fingertip peeling in a 10-year-old child is a deficiency of vitamin B1. According to traditional Chinese medicine, this symptom is usually due to blood deficiency and dryness, skin malnutrition, and wind heat. The recommended treatment is to nourish the blood, moisten dryness, and relieve itching. From a Western medical perspective, common causes of finger peeling include fungal infections leading to hand eczema, chemical damage leading to contact dermatitis, and congenital genetic factors leading to exfoliative keratolysis. It is suggested that you go to the hospital for a check-up to determine the specific cause. Additionally, the child’s dietary intake is not yet clear, so please closely monitor the child’s diet. I hope this answer is helpful to you. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.