The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It covers the whole expanse of the body and protects it from germs. The epidermis is the outermost, thick layer of the skin. This is where you would see skin peeling.
After doing your laundry, do you notice the flaking off of the skin on your fingers, sometimes subtle, but dry all the same. The flaking off of the skin on your face after using a different soap?
Sometimes peeling skin may be due to underlying conditions such as allergic reactions, cancer and cancer treatment, immune system disorder, infections such as eczema, Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.
Skin peeling also called desquamation. It is the shedding of the epidermis (the outermost part of the skin). It is harmless and usually a process of healing for skin damage.
Superficial loss of skin cells (peeling skin) is normal, it is most common on the face, feet, hands and lips. When it is excessively accompanied by rashes, fever, pain or redness and swelling, should call for concern.
What causes skin to peel?
• Prolonged time in the water: Regular washing of your hand is good, however, over washing will lead to dryness, washing away the oil on your skin. The same thing applies to the face. The best practice is to moisturize after washing. Avoid using harsh soaps and hot water to wash.
• Allergic reactions: Allergic reactions to washing soaps, chemicals, latex gloves, dyes. One must recognize the product one reacts to and stop use immediately.
• Climate: Heat, dryness can cause peeling skin. Moisturizing is the best option.
• Sunburn: Take a cool shower after a sunburn, using topical anti-inflammatory cream. Sunscreen should always be used whether you are going to the beach or not.
You might be tempted to peel off the skin or maybe even exfoliate. Over exfoliating, itself can cause peeling skin.
The best remedy is always to keep your skin moisturized. They say ‘curiosity kills the cat’ but not when it comes to being curious about changes in your body. It will help you stop some habits you may have noticed has a negative effect on your skin.
We may have missed out on some remedies, let us know what you use.
