Why Is My Skin Peeling?

Peeling skin can occur due to sunburn, dry skin or a host of health conditions.

These are possible causes:

• Having an allergic reaction to things such as latex, detergent or food.
• Developing a bacterial infection, such as a staph; or fungal infection, such as ringworm, athlete's foot or jock itch.
• Having an immune system disorder, such as toxic shock syndrome.
• Having some types of cancer, such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.