What Causes Cracking And Splitting Of Skin On The Fingertips And Toes?

Posted on Fri, 13 Jan 2017

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Fri, 13 Jan 2017 Answered on

Sat, 4 Feb 2017 Last reviewed on

Question : end of fingers and toes (extremities) cracking and splitting

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be eczema, potent topical steroid & moisturising cream

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints you seem to be having eczema.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply potent topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily with frequent and liberal application of a moisturising cream containing white soft paraffin on the entire hands and feet.
Steroidal creams are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Besides this avoid using harsh soaps, stay away from chemicals and keep your hands and feet moisturised.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj