Why do my hands turn white and peel after soaking in water?

People's hands are covered with skin like the rest of the body, but the skin on the fingers is slightly thicker. Many people's fingers will swell and peel after soaking in water. Although there is no pain, it will make people feel very uncomfortable. This phenomenon is a high probability phenomenon, and almost everyone will experience this symptom. Let's take a look at why hands turn white and peel after soaking in water?

This phenomenon is normal and is caused by the loosening of the skin's stratum corneum after soaking in water. The epidermis becomes soft, so wrinkles are seen. So this also reminds you not to soak in water for too long. Normally, the skin on the hands is taut. After being soaked in water for a long time, the skin will absorb a lot of water and become loose, thus forming wrinkles.

The main reasons for peeling hands are as follows:

1. Normal peeling phenomenon

Many normal people experience hand peeling in the second half of the year, more often in early autumn, especially after contact with soap or laundry detergent. Peeling usually starts from the fingers and slowly extends to the entire palm. Sometimes only the fingers peel, and after peeling off the surface layer of skin, the hands return to their original state, without pain or itching, and without inflammation. This is a normal phenomenon and there is no need to make a fuss. In daily life, you should pay attention to avoiding contact with irritating chemicals such as soap and laundry detergent, and take vitamin C at the same time.

2. Dry temperature causes peeling

Dry temperature is also one of the reasons for peeling hands. For example, in winter, the temperature is cold and dry. If you don’t take good care of your hands, they are prone to dehydration and dead skin. It is recommended to drink more boiled water in winter and use some hand cream to care for your hands.

3. Lack of vitamins

Lack of vitamins is also one of the reasons for peeling hands. In daily life, people who like to eat meat and don’t like vegetables are more likely to have peeling hands. The main reason is the lack of vitamin B. Therefore, it is recommended to eat more vegetables in daily life.

4. Ringworm

The patient first experienced peeling on one hand, which then spread to both hands and feet. The peeling in this case is caused by tinea manuum. The main symptoms are erythema and itching on the palms. Because tinea manuum is highly contagious and harmful to health, it is recommended to receive timely treatment to prevent infection to loved ones.

5. Dyshidrosis

Dyshidrotic eczema is also one of the causes of hand peeling. Friends with dyshidrotic eczema usually have red blisters on their hands and feel severe itching.