The window period of HIV does not usually cause the patient’s fingers to peel. The window period of HIV refers to the time period between the infection of HIV and the formation of antibodies in the body. The duration of the window period varies from person to person, ranging from a minimum of 2-3 weeks to a maximum of more than 6 months, with an average of about 45 days. Most patients in the window period may not have specific clinical symptoms and may only have flu-like manifestations, such as fever, malaise, rash or swollen lymph nodes, but usually no finger peeling. If a patient is aware of the possibility of HIV infection, he or she should be careful to keep a social distance from others and avoid sexual intercourse because the window period is asymptomatic and undetectable, but still infectious. When the window period is over, usually after 3 months, the patient should go to the hospital for antibody and serum testing to confirm the diagnosis. In addition, patients with peeling fingers are usually considered to be caused by weather changes and dry environment, and can apply hand cream, glycerin and other skin care products for hand care. If the peeling symptom cannot be relieved for a long time, or if it is accompanied by other symptoms such as itching, pain and pimples in addition to peeling, it is recommended to go to the dermatology department of the hospital for diagnosis in a timely manner, and it is considered that bacterial and fungal infections may have occurred.