Washing dishes without wearing gloves can put
hands and
fingers in contact with harsh detergents that can cause
fingers to peel. Soaps and lotions that contain perfume can cause hands and fingertips to become irritated and peel.
Any type of trauma to the fingers, such as playing the guitar, can cause fingertips to peel. Peeling fingertips can also be associated with certain infections, reactions to medications and, rarely, potentially serious medical conditions.