After developing uremia, the hands generally do not peel off. Uremia patients may experience symptoms such as dry skin, itching, pigmentation, but it usually does not cause the skin of the hands to peel off. Hand peeling may be caused by other reasons, such as excessive skin friction, lack of trace elements, and hand tinea. Here are some possible causes:
1. Excessive skin friction: When a patient develops uremia, their excretion function weakens, leading to the accumulation of metabolites, which can cause electrolyte imbalance and endocrine dysfunction. This may result in severe skin dryness. If the patient frequently scratches their hands in daily life, it can easily cause the skin of the hands to peel off.
2. Lack of trace elements: Uremia patients usually need to strictly control their diet, which may lead to a lack of trace elements such as iron, zinc, and calcium. This lack of trace elements can cause abnormal skin metabolism, manifesting as dry and itchy skin. If the patient frequently scratches their hands, it can also cause hand peeling.
3. Hand tinea: After developing uremia, the patient's immune system may become weaker, making them susceptible to fungal infections that can cause hand tinea. Fungal infections can cause local inflammatory reactions, leading to skin scaling and itching. Therefore, when a patient experiences hand peeling, it may be due to hand tinea.
4. Other reasons: Hand peeling after developing uremia may also be caused by other factors. For example, some patients may experience damp palms due to mental factors such as stress and anxiety. Additionally, autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus can also lead to damp palms and peeling.
It is recommended that patients maintain cleanliness and hygiene of their hands in daily life, avoid contact with irritating chemicals, and also pay attention to rest, avoid overexertion, and maintain stable emotions. Avoid scratching the hands when experiencing peeling symptoms to prevent infection.
