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How Can Cracked Skin On The Finger Tips Be Treated?
The tips of my fingers are splitting (kind of like when you have a paper cut). I have this on each thumb and my middle finger on both hands near my fingernail. My dermatologist gave me Topicort ointment to use at night. It started on my thumb and now has spread to the other fingers. Help!!!)
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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The reasons for cracked or split skin on fingertips is due to dryness/sensitivity/allergy to some detergent or soaps. Kindly eliminate that first. Apply Topicort on all finger tips before you sleep. Also intense deep body moisturisers or hand creams are suggested to be applied at least 3 times a day to take care of the dryness.
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Regards,
Dr. Smruti Pevekar
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The reasons for cracked or split skin on fingertips is due to dryness/sensitivity/allergy to some detergent or soaps. Kindly eliminate that first. Apply Topicort on all finger tips before you sleep. Also intense deep body moisturisers or hand creams are suggested to be applied at least 3 times a day to take care of the dryness.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Smruti Pevekar
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