Finger Tip Numbness Followed By Flaky, Peeling Skin

Hello. Yes it is genetics, because you're experiencing an allergic reaction and/or reaction to microbial like fungus or bacteria. The main thing is to be aware of the allergen and this can be the biggest problem. I've found that "Muscle Testing" to be an effective and cheaper way to find what you're allergic to. It could be simple stupid things like the soap, hand lotion, food, etc than you're using on regular basis. Without finding out the allergen, then the problem will continue to arise as everything else is just a band-aid quick fix.

There are too many chemicals in most products nowadays, so you can start by using hypoallergenic products. I've used vinegar for many years only to realize that I'm allergic to some of it because of the source and ingredients of vinegar. Now, I'm using lemon juice instead.

I had been suffering this tingling, numbness, skin peeling on constant basis for almost 2 years now, about same time that I moved into this apartment. With "muscle testing" I started to pin point the allergen, and it turned out that I'm very sensitive towards mold and dust mites. I'm talking about regular mold, not just the toxic black mold -- turned out the AC vent was never been cleaned for the past 15 years, and it was the main source of mold spores. Because of that, I kept getting athlete foot and cracked heels as well, as I walk barefoot at home.

Good news is, it has been 2 months since I found out my allergen and now i don't get this issue as much. I still do get it from time to time, and when I do, I just have to retrace my steps and remember when and how it started. By doing that, I never fail to find mold or dust nearby.

Few things you can do to reduce the symtoms:
1) proper healthy diet focusing on anti-inflammatory food. Herbs and spices are great for that, ESP garlic.
2) boost your immune system by taking prebiotic and probiotic
3) use eczema cream. Or essential oil
4) depending on the source of allergen, you can spray your living area with essential oils, or even by sage smudging aka burning sage.
5) watch out for indoor and outdoor plants. I'm allergic to compost mold, so overwatering plants need to be avoided. Using water globe is the best option (the globe thingy with water that you stick into the dirt so it waters the plant slowly). Avoiding plants completely is one option, but plants help to purify the air and provide oxygen, so outweigh your options.
6) sage burning helps to purify the air and kills mold spores. If the allergen is mold spores then this is a good option.

I can not believe I found people online that said exactly what I told my girlfriend recently. That it feels like superglue on my fingertips. I’ll try and make this short but I’m sure it won’t be. I’m 26 years old and a carpenter that specializes in drop ceilings. Now before this job (2.5years) I was in good service. Dishwasher and short order cook. My hands would be wet all the time and I developed eczema. My palms and fingertips were cracked and painful until I quit my job as a dishwasher at an old folks home. One year later I found a new job after my hands healed because the pain was awful that I had to wait so long Anyway. It started to come back which I knew it would I tried all sorts of creams and nothing really fixed it. The next job I had was my first non food related job. Manufacturing. Welding. Machinist. So my hands were very normal again but wearing gloves here and there would make my hands moist that my skin would peel and since I’m a nail biter I would bite the skin cuz that’s what I do haha. So fast forward until this month. Two years in my union carpentry job I’ve only done suspended ceilings. My hands have been pretty much normal until now. I don’t wear gloves when putting ceiling tiles in and the texture of them varies but almost all are rough. After a few weeks recently that numbness feeling would come back and when I would rub my fingers on my pants it’s exactly what you described. Superglue. I couldn’t explain to my gf the feeling until it popped in my head. Like when doing car models I would get glue on my fingers. It’s like a layer of superglue on our finger tips lol and right now a few of my fingers that rub on the tile when I measure them to cut the tile to size cuz when I cut tile my fingers rub along the face or sides of the tile and get worn out. Well right now some of my fingers are very very very smooth. My left index finger is so smooth it doesn’t even look like I have a print. I can see it but it’s barely visible and it’s so smooth like ice or something that’s smooth I can’t describe lol. Now as long as my cracks don’t come back I’ll be ok but the numbness feeling went away which I’m happy about. It seems as though it happens in stages. My fingers will build calluses and then she’s the skin by me biting it or naturally I think lol. Then comes the numbness phase then it goes away and it is very smooth. So I think it’s eczema that is happening with the cracks and such. I’m sorry for a long story for a short answer lol. I’m just excited I guess to see others with same issues. So keep them out of water as much as possible. If they do get wet make sure to dry them ASAP. After a while it’ll stop and go away. I would wear latex gloves with Vaseline on my hands at night to relieve the pain too if that helps. Good luck hope it goes away. Again sorry for an ordeal story lol
Chris

Hi
Just wondering if you ever had a resolution to this. My fingertips went numb 2 weeks ago and 2 days ago they started peeling. I have dry flaky skin on my fingertips and the pads of my fingers. I have had full bloods done and am going to see a neurologist but am confused about the skin flaking

I am 55, this started when I was 40. The skin on my thumb, pointer and middle finger peel - starts with a thickening of the skin that turns white as the skin separates from the finger and then it peels. Thick peeling at first - my fingers hurt so badly, like a burn victim. I have tried every single cream out there. Docs always treat as if excema when it is not. It only happens in the summer (warmer months). I live in Arizona so our winters do not get that cold, but it starts around March and lasts till December. The only thing that helps it a tiny bit is Urea. I was once prescribed Urea 70% for night and Urea 40% for day. I wear creams, vaseline, oils, etc under cotton white gloves to soften my skin so I can go out in public. I feel like I have zombie fingers. Im wondering if I live in Alaska will I get this?

I can barely type as well. My finger tips are raw. Peeling started 15 years ago and is only in the summer months. I live in Arizona so our winters are not that cold so I am not sure if this is because of warm weather and sweating? The skin gets thick and it is hard to hold on to things. It then breaks away from the finger and peels. I have tried every single thing out there, even a steroid spray for $1000. Nothing helps. I go to sleep every night with vaseline, cream, etc and cotton white gloves on. The only thing that helps a tiny bit is Urea. I can't wait for December to come so I can feel human again. I feel like a zombie now.

It seems that only about 6 people on this thread have the conditions listed by the initial post - numbness and tingling in the fingertips followed by peeling skin. Please only add to this post if those are your symptoms.

My symptoms started about 2 weeks ago with numbness and tingling (and sensitivity to heat (i.e. warm shower water would feel hot on my palms)) in one or two fingertips. The tingling eventually spread to all my fingers and to my palms. After about 2 weeks, I started getting tingling in my toes and the bottoms of my feet. About 2.5 weeks after the initial tingling, my fingertips started to feel rough with less direct sensation - which turned into peeling skin after a couple more days. Of course, under the peeling skin, my fingertip pads are sensitive, but only as a result of newly exposed, raw skin. There is no cracking and bleeding or pain (except the tingling sensation).

I have read all the posts related to this topic. These symptoms are not: carpel tunnel, contact dermatitis, hand-foot and mouth disease, chilblains, shingles (hands or otherwise) (or some unknown herpes), dyshidrotic eczema (or any eczema), Raynaud's disease, peripheral vascular disease (or any other vascular malformations). The actual condition would be considered a type of peripheral neuropathy. But, there are many causes of neuropathy - vitamin deficiencies (as noted in some of the posts) especially B12, viral infections (which might lead some to think it is herpes or shingles), reactions to environmental toxins (mold (as was mentioned) or chemicals), pinched nerve or other nerve damage, diabetes and/or genetic diseases.

For those of you who have all the associated symptoms as the initial post, you would need to narrow down the possible causes of the neuropathy.

I had a blood test last week and did not have eleveated white blood cells (signs of an infection) or vitamin deficiencies. I was concerend that it might be pre-diabetes (peeling skin and numbness are both symptoms) because I also had some lightheadedness for 2 days over these last 2 weeks, which I have never had before. However, my glucose levels came back normal.

So.....I will continue to get tested over the next few weeks and add to this post as I find out more information.
David

P.S. To the person who posted 5 months ago and said they had full blood work done and are going to see a neurologist (or to anyone else), did you find out anything from the neurologist? I have an appointment next week. Thanks.
David

Hi, I’m 32 year female. I have similar problem. My hands and feet Derek for a week. The.mn a thick skin forms over the plamnof my hands and the skin between my thumb and index finger. Then this is followed by peeling (of my hands only). I also noticed my eyes have been really dry. I also had a sore throat and fever (one day only for fever) I just want to know if this is a virus, disease etc..? Anyone suffering similar symptoms?

I’ve had a similar problem for about a year now. It starts with tingling fingers at night that wakes me up, then within a day or so my fingertips would go numb and be slightly swollen, the skin felt thick. Then in about a week the fingertip skin will start to lift forming dry blisters, a hot shower will start the peeling process. The new skin underneath appears red and flaky. But the whole process is painless, just irritating and unsightly.

It’s not a derm issue. I found it’s a nerve issue. According to my physical therapist, chronic bad posture, slumping with shoulders rounded forward (e.g. desk job) causes the chest muscle to shrink over time. When lying on your back in bed, that muscle is stretched and can put pressure on your nerves that eventually causes numbness in the fingers. I was also recently diagnosed with carpal tunnel which is caused by compression of the median nerve (in your wrist). If your wrist is bent at night for long periods of time, it contributes to the numbness and tingling. Thumb, index finger, middle finger and half of ring finger are affected in this case. If ulnar nerve is compressed (which runs through your elbow), then the other half of ring finger and pinky are affected. Chest stretches and wrist exercises help immensely, but they have be done daily. Also, night wrist splints made a HUGE difference. Since I’ve been using them, no issues. Also, sleep with your arms straight not bent, if pinky and ring finger start getting tingly.

I feel like it relates to the continued degradation of our soils and thus our food/nutrition. Corporations are responsible for this. But I also feel it is related to nerve damage, probably caused by having one's fight-or-flight mode triggered. I have these symptoms too, I think stretching the wrists and forearms will aid the bloodflow to the area which should help the symptoms resolve.

Woke up with all fingers numb. I only use my right hand for the mouse so def not Carpel. Now palms might be partially numb and more fingers have peeling skin. No other symptoms, but tons of issues with my damaged heart. Was in A fib a couple months ago.