What causes peeling skin on hands?
Recently, many netizens have reported on social media the problem of peeling skin on their hands, especially after the change of seasons or frequent hand washing. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide a detailed analysis of the common causes, coping methods, and related data of peeling hands.
1. Common causes of peeling skin on hands

According to discussions among netizens and analysis by medical experts, peeling skin on hands may be caused by the following reasons:
| Reason | Specific performance | High-risk groups |
|---|---|---|
| seasonal dryness | Tight, flaky skin | Autumn and winter, dry skin |
| Wash or disinfect hands frequently | Peeling of skin on fingertips or palms | Medical staff, frequent users of alcohol |
| vitamin deficiency | Accompanied by fragile and tired nails | People with unbalanced diet |
| contact dermatitis | Redness, swelling, itching and then peeling | People exposed to chemicals |
| fungal infection | Local peeling and spreading | People with low immunity |
2. Hot topics of discussion
1.“Peeling skin after washing hands” has become a hot search keyword: Recently, epidemic prevention and control has become normalized. Many netizens have reported that their hands are dry and peeling due to frequent hand washing or use of disinfectant products. Experts recommend choosing gentle cleansing products and applying hand cream promptly.
2.The topic of vitamin supplements heats up: In particular, the lack of vitamin B and vitamin E is closely related to skin health. Related popular science content has received high praise on platforms such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu.
3.Increased seasonal care needs: E-commerce data shows that hand cream sales have increased by 35% month-on-month in the past 10 days, among which products containing urea, ceramide and other ingredients are the most popular.
3. How to deal with peeling skin on hands?
1.basic care: Use moisturizing hand cream daily to avoid excessive cleansing.
2.diet modification: Eat more foods rich in vitamin A (such as carrots) and vitamin B (such as whole grains).
3.Medical tips: If peeling is accompanied by redness, swelling, exudation or spread, fungal infection or dermatitis needs to be checked promptly.
4. Netizens’ experience sharing data
| Coping methods | Number of mentions (last 10 days) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| Apply Vaseline | 12,000+ | Weibo, Xiaohongshu |
| Vitamin supplements | 8500+ | Zhihu, Douyin |
| Wear gloves for protection | 6200+ | Kuaishou, Bilibili |
5. Summary
Peeling of skin on hands is common, but has various causes. Analysis of recent hot spots shows that seasonal dryness and excessive cleaning are the main causes, and scientific care and nutritional supplements are the key. If symptoms persist or worsen, it is recommended to seek symptomatic treatment combined with professional medical advice.
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