Pat ElliottExpertHERWriterGuideBlogger(reply to Anonymous)
Hi Anon - No, cracked and peeling skin that causes pain isn't normal. If this condition persists it would be helpful to see your healthcare practitioner who will seek more information about your symptoms and medical history. You may be referred to a doctor who specializes in skin disorders (a dermatologist) and/or allergies (an allergist).
While I can't pinpoint what you're dealing with, here are just a couple of things that can cause this type of skin situation and links to more information about them.
Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is inflammation of the outer layers of the skin caused by contact with a particular substance. It usually presents as a rash that is typically confined to the specific area of the body where the contact occurred.
Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is a chronic inflammation of the outer layers of the skin. Eczema is most common in infants and children, but it can also occur in adults.
Best wishes to you in finding the cause of your pain and in resolving it. I hope you'll write back to us and let us know what you learn and do so that your experience can help others.
Take good care,
Pat
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Hi Anon - No, cracked and peeling skin that causes pain isn't normal. If this condition persists it would be helpful to see your healthcare practitioner who will seek more information about your symptoms and medical history. You may be referred to a doctor who specializes in skin disorders (a dermatologist) and/or allergies (an allergist).
While I can't pinpoint what you're dealing with, here are just a couple of things that can cause this type of skin situation and links to more information about them.
Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is inflammation of the outer layers of the skin caused by contact with a particular substance. It usually presents as a rash that is typically confined to the specific area of the body where the contact occurred.
https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/contact-dermatitis#causes
Eczema
Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is a chronic inflammation of the outer layers of the skin. Eczema is most common in infants and children, but it can also occur in adults.
https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/eczema#definition
Best wishes to you in finding the cause of your pain and in resolving it. I hope you'll write back to us and let us know what you learn and do so that your experience can help others.
November 20, 2009 - 6:27pmTake good care,
Pat
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