So GAD, you're a picker in more than one way? Me Too! For decades during Winter both of my index fingers and thumbs would have pealing skin. I use to joke about being part snake. I really didn't like using hand lotion; greasy hands weren't my thing so I'd just peel it.
Wow Tom! my Swingline doesn't have that many staples....WOOF! Good thing the Derm DR. was able to remove that skin cancer. I consider myself very fortunate thus far. I grew up on LI sound, less than 5 minute walk from the water, and spent every summer on the beach until I was 17 years old. I had brown skin and platinum blond air every summer. I get checked every year.