what is skin peeling
Peeling skin (desquamation) is the loss or shedding of the outer layer of your skin (epidermis).Peeling skin can be caused by direct damage to the skin or by a wide variety of mild to serious diseases, disorders and conditions.Peeling skin can affect a small area of the skin or the full body and can occur in all age groups and populations.Depending on the cause of peeling skin, it may go away with over-the-counter (OTC) creams or lotions, or it may require treatment of an underlying disease, disorder or condition.ecause of the range of possible causes of peeling skin, a correct diagnosis of the underlying disease, disorder or condition is very important. The goal of the clinical evaluation is to identify the root cause for peeling skin. Contact your health care provider for a physical exam.