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What foods help peeling skin on hands and fingers?

There are spots of skin peeling on the palms of my 9 year old brother's hands but mostly on his fingers. There are some on his toes and feet too, but very little. I believe it's been like that for months. And he does NOT have dry skin at all. I think it has to do with his nutrition because he's pretty short for his age and skinny and is a picky eater.

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1. Sounds like something is drying out his system.... I'd normally suggest trying some fish oil, Biotin, or MSM internally, but you should first check with a doctor that knows about supplements to see what would be the safest dose for him (since he's under 18, and supplements are only recommended for people 18 years and older. If the doctor says it's safe for him, I'd suggest trying Vitamin E and Aloe Vera externally to help heal up the tissues faster. They are the best and most natural way to help with skin health externally and in many cases, healing damaged skin. Vitamin E creams don't have a very high potency of it, and most companies won't sell a straight vitamin E oil in a high enough concentration because it can build up in your system (if you take too high of a dose) and become toxic over time. That's why you should make sure he isn't taking a supplemental vitamin E at the same time (like in a children's multi). With Aloe Vera, you can just rub it on whatever areas need the soothing... and you can use a good cup or two a day safely if needed. Try having him take a 2-400 IU softgel of vitamin E (I'd suggest only 200 IU if the child's doctor says it's okay), poke a hole in the side of it (CAREFULLY), spread the oil on his skin, and rub it in like any massage oil. Make sure you use about an equal amount on each area of histhe areas affected, as you should only do this once a day.
2. I have that problem too.Does he walk around with bare feet?It also might mean that he's getting bigger & his body has no room for the old skin.
3. Flax seed oil, or flax seed are very good for the skin. I have personally found it to work. If he is going through a growth spurt this could explain it. Fever can also cause this but 4 months would not be fever related. I think you are looking in the right direction being that he is a picky eater. I hope he will eat the flax. The seed can be added to cereal. It can actually be sprinkled on almost anything. Good luck!