From time to time, any person on the planet develops certain skin cosmetic defects. Most of them are not serious, but nevertheless they require some measures to be taken. A common occurrence is peeling of the fingertips. The reasons for this can be very diverse. To eliminate rough fingertips using various means and methods, it is necessary to identify exactly why this disease arose.
It should be noted that this phenomenon can occur equally in both men and women. In addition, even a child can have rough fingertips. There are no distinctions in such symptoms. Let's take a closer look at why there may be dry and rough fingertips, as well as how to deal with this cosmetic defect.
Causes
For what reasons does the skin on your fingers begin to peel? If you have dry skin on your fingertips, this may indicate that the epidermis is renewing itself too often. The inner layers grow earlier than the upper ones peel off. It is for this reason that peeling of the skin on the fingertips appears. But what are the reasons that the skin renews itself so often? This may happen for the following reasons:
- the presence of skin fungus;
- an infection that parasitizes the epidermis;
- lack of vitamins in the body;
- overdrying of the skin due to external factors;
- the effect of low-quality cosmetics on the skin;
- change in air temperature;
- allergic reaction;
- genetic predisposition to peeling;
- insufficient hand skin care.
Signs and symptoms of peeling
Peeling of the skin on the fingers means too rapid renewal of the epidermis as a result of dry skin. In addition to peeling, there is:
- irritation;
- redness;
- and discomfort on the fingers (burning and pain).
The skin may crack and peel off on all fingers or only in certain areas: on the tips, phalanges or pads.
Temporary peeling observed after exposure to cold or contact with chemical detergents is normal and does not require special treatment.
Most often, peeling is manifested by the following symptoms:
- the appearance of small cracks;
- sagging and peeling of skin.
External factors
In most cases, the reason why the pads on the fingers become rough is due to insufficient skin care, as well as exposure to various external factors. The epidermis suffers greatly from cold, sun, wind, as well as frequent contact with pollution or water. In this case, hands must be protected from these factors. Otherwise, the skin will become too dry and will not retain moisture and all nutrients well.
If the tufts of fingers have become hard precisely for this reason, then the problem can be dealt with quite easily. To do this, you just need to take proper care of your skin. It is necessary to moisturize it regularly. There are many different cosmetics, masks, creams that can help you in this case.
If the reaction was caused by the use of low-quality cosmetics, then it must be immediately changed to a more suitable one, while simultaneously undergoing a course of antihistamine treatment.
Prevention
To prevent peeling on your fingers, you should follow simple hygiene rules.
- Use gentle detergents containing natural ingredients and vegetable oils. Do not constantly use antibacterial soap as it dries out the skin.
- Reduce hand contact with cold water and aggressive chemicals. Perform work wearing rubber gloves. Lubricate your hands with cream or other product after cleaning, washing dishes, etc.
- Wear gloves in the cold season and prevent your hands from becoming chapped and freezing.
- Use a terry towel after washing your hands.
- Use sun protection creams in summer.
- Massage your fingers using medicinal ointments, masks or creams.
- Exfoliate keratinized areas with a scrub.
- Make hand baths with decoctions of various plants (celandine, string, oak bark, etc.).
Peeling skin on the fingers can be caused by a variety of reasons. Most often this happens due to a lack of moisture in the epidermis, contact with chemicals, and exposure to adverse weather conditions. The use of ointments, cosmetics and folk remedies, as well as vitamins will help solve this problem.
If peeling skin is a consequence of an illness, then you should not self-medicate under any circumstances; you should consult a dermatologist.
Fungal infection
If the fingertips wrinkle and begin to peel, then the reason may lie in a fungal infection of the skin. In such situations, ulcers may form on the skin, itching may appear, and sometimes the disease is accompanied by painful sensations. The resulting cracks may bleed. Such symptoms should alert a person. A fungal disease requires immediate treatment.
If you have lumps on your fingertips, or your skin has become dry and flaky, you need to get a diagnosis as soon as possible. This will guarantee that the problem will be resolved as quickly as possible. Of course, a dermatologist will be best able to determine the main causes of the disease. In some cases, consultation with other specialists is required.
Diagnostics
Scleroderma can often be difficult to diagnose because it can be similar to many other diseases. Changes in skin thickness, the presence of certain antibodies in the blood, or early changes in blood vessels can be helpful in diagnosing the disease. If necessary, a biopsy can be taken to analyze the tissue, which also helps make the diagnosis.
One useful test is nail capillary analysis. It is based on the early manifestation of scleroderma and is manifested by the disappearance of capillaries in the skin of the arms and legs. For this analysis, a microscope or magnifying glass is used and the skin in the nail area is viewed. For an accurate diagnosis, it is necessary to compare both laboratory research methods, clinical data, and medical history.
How to fix the problem?
Rough fingertips cause people great discomfort. But what to do in this case? As mentioned earlier, you must first consult a doctor who will identify the main cause of this symptom. If the reason for the formation of dry patterns on the fingertips lies in simple dryness, then the specialist will prescribe store-bought and homemade cosmetics to moisturize the skin. In the case when they begin to peel and crack due to the presence of a skin infection or fungus, it is necessary to use complex therapy.
If the problem has not yet started, then antibacterial or antifungal ointments and creams will be sufficient. However, in some cases, specialists prescribe antibiotics to their patients. It would be a good idea to undergo a full examination in the hospital, since often problems with organs initially express themselves in the form of symptoms on the skin.
In a beauty salon
In beauty salons, there are currently a huge number of different procedures to help cope with dryness and flaking of the skin. In particular, many use the procedure of saturating the skin with lipids. She is a manicurist. Thanks to such an event, you can provide comprehensive hand care.
In addition, ultrasonic cleaning of the skin on the fingers is also performed. During this procedure, the top dry layer of the epidermis is exfoliated. Only the young remain.
Many modern salons use paraffin therapy, as well as various chemical procedures that cleanse and moisturize the skin of the hands.
In such establishments you can undergo a massage course, which significantly improves blood circulation in the extremities. When the skin receives nutrients and enough oxygen, it will begin to regenerate, resulting in more tender skin.
Based on the above, we can conclude that the effect of a salon cosmetic procedure usually occurs quickly. Such events are truly effective. However, these services cost a lot of money, sometimes significant. That is why many women prefer to use traditional medicine recipes to moisturize the skin.
Types of medications
The most effective pharmaceutical products include the following ointments:
- “Bepanten” (due to the content of provitamin B, it restores damaged tissue, softens, moisturizes, strengthens the skin and relieves inflammation);
- “Depanthenol” (has regenerating, anti-inflammatory and softening properties);
- “Dexpanthenol” (eliminates inflammation and restores damaged epidermis);
- “Radevit” (has a moisturizing effect, treats dermatitis and uninfected wounds);
- “Panthenol” (analogue of “Dexpanthenol”: provides density of tissue fibers, moisturizes, nourishes, relieves dryness);
- “Aquaphor” (used for dry skin on the hands);
- zinc ointment (relieves dryness, tightness of the skin, heals cracks and wounds);
- “Akriderm” (used to treat various dermatitis, including psoriasis and eczema);
- “Videstim” (regenerates affected tissue, effective for eczema);
- hydrocortisone ointment (has anti-inflammatory and disinfectant properties);
- “Pantoderm” (relieves itching and flaking).
The use of ointments is possible only after consultation with a doctor.
Home Recipes
To eliminate dry hands at home, as well as get rid of flaking, use various moisturizing masks, baths, and cleansing scrubs. All this can be easily prepared from available products. You can use plain coffee or table salt as a scrub. Any vegetable oil is added to it, and the finished product is used to massage the fingertips in those areas where the skin is peeling. This way you can get rid of the unnecessary dead layer and improve the appearance of your hands.
After this, you should make a moisturizing hand bath. For example, a bath with olive oil is very effective.
Types of vitamin complexes
Vitamin complexes will help solve the problem of lack of nutrients. The following drugs deserve attention:
- “Aevit” (vitamins A and E have a beneficial effect not only on the skin, but also on hair and nails, strengthening and healing them);
- “Vitrum Beauty” (the complex has a regenerating effect on the skin, nail plates and hair);
- “Perfectil” (improves the structure of the skin, helps get rid of flaking);
- “Revalid” (in addition to vitamins, includes amino acids, mineral salts, plant extracts, restores metabolism, improves tissue regeneration and cleanses the skin);
- “Alphabet” (a complex of vitamins and minerals that helps restore the skin).
Creams, ointments, and vitamins most often eliminate not the cause, but the symptoms of the disease and are used in combination with the main therapy prescribed by a specialist.
Linseed oil
This product, in addition to moisturizing, is also able to nourish the skin of the hands with the necessary nutrients. It is recommended to rub flaxseed oil into the skin for 5 minutes. It will be very good if you perform this procedure every evening before going to bed. After this, the skin becomes soft and pleasant to the touch. Externally, the hands will look more velvety after this procedure.
Please note that it is also possible to mix several types of oils. You can add some aromatic to the main one, but you need to make sure that the product moisturizes and nourishes the skin well, and does not dry it out.
Traditional methods
Folk remedies will also help eliminate peeling on your fingers.
The use of traditional methods is possible after consultation with a doctor. If peeling is caused by dermatological diseases, herbal and animal preparations are prescribed as additional means to the main methods of treatment.
Honey
- A mask of honey and glycerin will help get rid of dry skin on your hands. To prepare the medicine, mix honey and glycerin in equal proportions and add 2 tbsp. spoons of water. A homogeneous consistency is applied to the affected areas, left for 15–20 minutes, and then washed off with water.
- A mask of honey, egg yolk and olive oil, taken in equal proportions, nourishes and cleanses the skin of the hands.
- An ointment made from honey (4 tbsp), olive oil (5 tbsp), sandalwood essential oil (5 drops) and turmeric (half a teaspoon) will stop peeling and cracking of the skin. Lubricate your hands with this medicine, put on cotton gloves and warm mittens on top. The duration of the procedure is 30 minutes.
Celandine
- Hand baths with a decoction of celandine are effective.
- An ointment based on dry herbs, vegetable oil and wax delicately exfoliates and softens the skin on the affected areas. To prepare the ointment, dry celandine is poured with water and 250 ml of oil is added. The mixture is brought to a boil, removed from heat and cooled. Add wax to the cooled broth and put it on the fire again until the beekeeping product is completely softened. The finished ointment is stored in the refrigerator.
Animal fat
Animal fats are actively used in cosmetology. Compresses with badger, bear, goose and other fats, applied to washed and dry hands, perfectly cope with the problem of peeling fingers.
Oils
Before going to bed, it is advisable to moisturize the skin of your hands with almond, olive, linseed or peach oils. Grapeseed oil will relieve redness. To achieve maximum effect, rub the oil into the skin with light massage movements for 5–7 minutes, then put on cotton gloves.
