“Does being cold cause a child to have peeling skin?”
After a few chilly days my daughters hands are peeling a bit. Does being cold cause a child to have peeling skin?
2 Answers
In cold weather, we see a lack of moisture in the air and in our skin. Without this moisture, you can see dry and peeling skin. Usually with the addition of a skin moisturizer, the peeling you see on cold days will go away.
L. Curtis Cary, MD, FAAP, FACP, MRCP (London)
L. Curtis Cary, MD, FAAP, FACP, MRCP (London)
The cooler weather may cause her skin to dry out and thus peeling can be seen. Try using a good moisturizer and see if it helps. If it doesn't then make sure she sees her doctor.
