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What Causes Dryness And Itching In Cuticles?

I have itchy cuticles that are really dry and cracking. Because Of the itching they are beginning to bleed. It s driving me a little nuts and keeps me from sleeping... Tried creams, oils. Vaseline neosporin... Nothing s working. Also put gloves on after treating them. It s not helping..,
Tue, 14 Apr 2015
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Hi,
It seems that your this problem might be due to excessive dry skin produce itching on the skin.
This can be due to having Diabetes or thyroid.
So go for blood checking for diabetes and thyroid problem.
Try to find out any allergen causing this problem like soap, talc, duo spray or clothes.
Take Cetrizine or Levo-cetrizine for itching, once itching is stopped then irritation and bleeding will stop.
Apply some moisturizing cream on the part.
If lesion is localized then apply triple action cream.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes Dryness And Itching In Cuticles?

Hi, It seems that your this problem might be due to excessive dry skin produce itching on the skin. This can be due to having Diabetes or thyroid. So go for blood checking for diabetes and thyroid problem. Try to find out any allergen causing this problem like soap, talc, duo spray or clothes. Take Cetrizine or Levo-cetrizine for itching, once itching is stopped then irritation and bleeding will stop. Apply some moisturizing cream on the part. If lesion is localized then apply triple action cream. Ok and take care.