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.
Weight loss diets often cause you to lose muscle, which can slow down your metabolism. This makes it easier to gain all the weight back (and more) once you go off the diet. A high protein intake combined with strength training can help prevent part of this muscle loss and metabolic slowdown (27, 28, 29).