Greybull, WY
A 52-year-old female asked:
the skin on my fingers suddenly started flaking and nothing is helping. so, my fingernas are do brittle they are peeling also. what is causing this?
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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered
Clinical Psychology 36 years experience
Nutritional stuff?: Ask your doctor, but it might be nutritional deficiences or an acid/alkaline imbalance. I personally had similar finger symptoms that responded well to rinsing with diluted plain white vinegar. Flaking returned daily and went away with another rinse. Then, i took a calcium and magnesium supplement each day - just a normal off the shelf 1 pill a day. After a few months it disappeared. Good luck!
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What is good to use for deep skin cracks on knuckles and fingers?
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Dr. Michael Fisher answered
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Skin cracks: By the time itchy or dry skin has started cracking, a doctor's visit usually is necessary to diagnose the type of skin condition and start prescription treatment corticosteroid creams and ointments are often the first treatment; these drugs decrease swelling, redness and itch at the site, which allows the cracked skin to begin healing. Sometimes, topical or oral antibiotic is required.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
The skin on all of my finger tips has peeled off. They have been in no chemicals, what could be causing this?
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Dr. Mary Ellen Luchetti answered
Dermatology 35 years experience
Excess dryness: Excess dryness can be caused from over exposure to water, chemicals, a drug reaction, or peeling after having a high fever. Is there reddness? This can also be hand eczema or psoriasis.
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A male asked:
I have a lot of skin coming off my finger tips what should I fo i don't know how it started and when
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Dr. Tracy Sinha answered
Allergy and Immunology 53 years experience
Moisterise and soa: Soak hand in warm --hot olive oil for 10 minutes and then in nice hot wax . Put cotton socks on hands at night with good moisturizing cream . Massage hand and good skin vitamin would help donot pick on skin.
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Why does the skin on my finger tips peel? Skin on fingertips
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Dr. James Seward answered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Hard : Hard to tell without a clinical examination so i would see a dermatologist. Possibilities include fingertip eczema, psoriasis, and fungal infection. Read more about eczema and treatment options at the link below. I hope that helps!
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A 55-year-old male asked:
Why do my fingers always have crascked skin?
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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered
Allergy and Immunology 29 years experience
Dry: Depending on your profession and daily exposure to moisture, hand washing and/or working in outdoor conditions, the skin on your fingers can dry and crack. Keep moisturiing your hands regularly, with a greasy ointment. A good option is applying vegetable shortening overnight.
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