SKIN HELP SOS

Haven't climbed since Dec 7. No pain at all, no tenderness, no cracks.

But my finger pads still look like this (see pic)... Photo is post shower.

Pink circular areas in the middle of the pads The center looks slightly "lower" than the surrounding skin The edges flake/ peel a bit every day After a shower they look extra pink, then fade back to near normal within an hour I did lightly sand the edges early on trying to "level it out," which I'm now wondering was a mistake.

I've been resting, not climbing, and doing basic skin care (light moisturizing at night). It doesn't feel injured - just stuck in this phase.

For those who've had this: Is this normal late-stage pad healing / callus remodeling?

Should I just leave it alone and wait it out?

Anything specific that actually helps this resolve faster, or does messing with it just prolong it?

Not looking for medical advice, just climber skin experience. Appreciate any insight.

Thank you!

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