Skin peeling occurs due to the desquamation of the outer layer of the skin. Skin damage due to sunburn, chemical injury, friction, and trauma are responsible for this. Also, genetic diseases like peeling skin syndrome, and Kawasaki disease are associated with such complications. Such conditions can also be seen in skin diseases like pemphigus, eczema, and psoriasis.
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I have been having skin peeling and fever after a streptococcus throat infection. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, After my streptococcus throat infection, my skin Is peeling. No rash, no pain. What is happening? I did have a fever for four days. Currently, I am on day five of antibiotics, Amoxicillin. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are feeling better on the prescribed antibiotic. Your prescription of symptoms is classic dot Scarlet fever which occurs mostly in young children but can also spread and infect older people when in close contact with an infected patient, most commonly adults... Read Full »