a8336db058 3 Wash your hands gently. This could include skin near your cuticle that you pushed back with the manicuring sticks, but be very careful to only cut away skin that is loose and soft, not your actual cuticles (the skin immediately surrounding and protecting your nail, especially near the nail's beginning edge). 174.. Consult a physician about any suspected infections or dry skin conditions that do not respond to ongoing moisturizing efforts. Home > Dress Up > DIY Beauty > How to Heal and Prevent Cracked Skin Around Fingernails . Forum Statistics Total Topics 105,190 Total Posts 924,449 Member Statistics Total Members 62,261 Most Online 3,093 September 15 Newest Member CURTIS C. About About Us Terms Privacy Policy Copyright Policy FAQ Contact Us Partnerships Id Like to Advertise Id Like to Contribute Community © 2016 Leaf Group Ltd. HOME Fashion, Style and Personal Care Skin Care Dry Skin What Causes Dry & Cracked Skin Around the Fingernails? by BRIDGET JOHNSON Last Updated: Apr 22, 2015 Bridget Johnson Bridget Johnson is a veteran journalist in Washington, D.C. Constant efforts to moisturize can be a top means of healing dry, cracked cuticles. You can use a nail polish meant to protect nails too, but that's optional.
EDIT Edit this Article . Quick Tips Related ArticlesHow to Take Care of Your SkinHow to Stop Your Cuticle Skin from PeelingHow to Give Yourself a ManicureHow to Deal With Peeling Skin Did this article help you? Yes No Can you tell us more? Thanks for letting us know. Avoid things like: Washing dishes in hot water without gloves. This is the most important way to heal cracks, which are almost always a result of dry skin. The hot water and soap pull out moisture from your hands. Looking for a Doctor? Search Now Find a Great Dermatologist Near You Causes of dry skin include diet, dry or cold weather, dermatitis, hormonal imbalance, allergic reactions, and other disorders. Taking a trimmer to the cuticles can do more harm than good and potentially invite a bacterial infection. Are you suggesting taking the omega 3, or getting the gels and spreading it on his thumbs? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rosebud710 0 Advanced Community Member Advanced Members 0 145 posts Gender:Female Location:Chicago Suburbs Joined: 26-Nov-2007 Posted January 2, 2008 There's a spa where I work and the nail tech there gave me this suggestion for cracked fingers.
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