What causes wrinkled peeling fingertips? If you have fingertips peeling and wrinkling, you could be suffering from nerve insufficiency, occupational exposure or even diabetes. Peeling is one of the most common signs, usually visible on the toes and fingers.
Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid does not produce enough hormones, which can result in a slow metabolism marked by weight gain, fatigue and sluggishness. If you gain weight, your body will not effectively make energy from food and may contribute to a slowed metabolism.
When the thyroid gland is functioning properly, the metabolic rate is maintained at a consistent level â not too fast and not too slow. When the thyroid gland does not produce enough of the thyroid hormones, it is called hypothyroid and the metabolic rate is generally slowed down. When the thyroid gland produces too many hormones, this is called hyperthyroid and the metabolic rate is generally too active.