Palm peeling disease is also called "exfoliative keratosis", "dyshidrosis", and pompholyx. It usually occurs on the palms of the hands, the palm surfaces of the fingers and the soles of the feet. Because the epidermis of the palm lacks the natural barrier of the epidermal cuticle, the bleeding and pain caused by peeling of the palm not only affect the appearance, but also affect the patient's social work and life to a certain extent. At the same time, it also increases the chance of contact infection by some bacteria and viruses (hepatitis B, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.) taking advantage of the situation. In addition to the palms of the hands, the same peeling can also occur on the toes.

Cause of the disease The cause of peeling palms is still unclear. Because it is often combined with excessive palm sweating, some people think it is related to poor sweating. Some people also think that it is related to fungal infections in other parts of the human body, such as tinea manus and pedis. This peeling phenomenon occurs on the palms of patients' palms every year in late spring, summer and autumn when temperatures are high and humidity is high. This is the result of the separation of the stratum corneum of the epidermis from the underlying epidermis. At first, some small white spots appeared on the palm of the hand. Later, the small white spots gradually expanded and formed like dry blisters of different sizes. A layer of whitish cuticle appeared on the surface, which can break naturally and fall off like a thin translucent layer. Paper-like. If it continues to fall off, what will be left is a large area of ??pink new growth like a map. If you do not wait for it to fall off naturally before tearing it off, bleeding and pain will occur. In addition to the palms of the hands, the same peeling can also occur on the toes.

Normal human skin can be divided into three parts: epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue. The outermost layer is the epidermis, which is divided into five layers. The most superficial layer is called the stratum corneum. The cuticle can be shed naturally. For example, when you comb your hair or scratch your skin, white scales often fall off. This scale is the exfoliated cutin. The peeled skin on the palms is also exfoliated keratin, just like the above-mentioned scales, so it is medically called "exfoliative keratolysis." This kind of peeling is a physiological phenomenon that does not affect physical health, and patients do not need to be overly stressed.

Palm peeling syndrome is similar to "goose palm wind" in traditional Chinese medicine. It is believed that its onset is mainly caused by blood deficiency and blood dryness, skin loss of nutrients, dryness and heat, and wind. Treatment should nourish blood, moisturize dryness, and dispel wind. Relieve itching.

Treatment Methods: Palm peeling is seasonal and may tend to heal on its own, and generally does not require special treatment. For those with severe or recurring attacks, Western medicine mostly uses sedatives, antihistamines and anticholinergics.

1. In the blister stage, the main focus is to astringe and relieve itching. You can apply the traditional Chinese medicine Fukangjie solution externally or soak it in 10% alum solution.

2. Use medicine outside the peeling stage to protect the newly grown epidermis. You can apply Fukangjie ointment externally.

3. Patients with dry skin, thickened cuticles and small cracks can use the moisturizing and anti-cracking "Fukangmei Ointment" to apply externally. Also be careful not to peel off the cuticle that has not been completely peeled off to avoid causing pain or bleeding.

4. For severe or recurring attacks, you can take Liuwei Rehmannia Pills or Liuwei Rehmannia Decoction with the following additions and subtractions: 20 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, 15 grams of yam, 10 grams of Cornus officinalis, 10 grams of paeonol bark, 10 grams of Alisma, Poria cocos 15 grams. 15 grams of saposhnikovia and 30 grams of tribulus terrestris. Add water to the above and decoct before consumption. Generally, it takes 3-5 doses to be effective.

5. Apply vitamin C injection to the affected area, 2 times a day, a course of 3 days. It has a better effect on the recovery of skin lesions.

6. Patients should also maintain an optimistic mood, avoid mental stress and emotional excitement, and minimize contact with alkaline detergents. It can prevent the occurrence of this disease.

2. Chop ginger, soak it in white wine for 24 hours, then apply it to the affected area, 1-2 times a day, the effect is very significant.

3. Apply vitamin C injection to the affected area, 2 times a day, a course of 3 days. Generally, it can be cured in one to two courses of treatment.

4. You can take Liuwei Rehmannia Pills or Liuwei Rehmannia Decoction with the following additions and subtractions: 20 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, 15 grams of Chinese yam, 10 grams of Cornus officinalis, 10 grams of paeonol bark, 10 grams of Alisma 10 grams, and 15 grams of Poria cocos. 15 grams of saposhnikovia and 30 grams of tribulus terrestris. Add water to the above and decoct before consumption. Generally, 3 doses are enough to be effective, but individual patients need to take 5 doses.

5. Patients should also maintain an optimistic mood, avoid mental stress and emotional excitement, and minimize contact with alkaline detergents. It can prevent the occurrence of this disease.