What is peeling skin? 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.
Viral pharyngitis Viral pharyngitis is a sore throat caused by a virus, and causes throat pain and cold-like symptoms. Food poisoning Food poisoning can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and weakness. Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, yellowing of the skin, and more.
Flu symptoms typically last around 7-10 days, but the worst symptoms are usually during the first 3 days. The only things needed for routine flu infections is rest and extra fluids if you have a fever. Salty foods like chicken soup, saltine crackers, or pretzels help replenish electrolytes and they also help retain fluids.