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.
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.
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My skin is peeling off every year! It's a burning feeling and what irritates me the most is that I start scrubbing my hands due to the itchy sensation. I need to get rid of it. Do you have any advice?
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