Hi Doc,
For the last 8 months I have had bad skin on my fingertips and down the sides of my fingers, I went to the doctor twice. The first time I was prescribed a 1% cortisone cream, the second time I went I was prescribed a 5% cortisone cream. The skin peeling on all of my fingers, and my right hand thumb. Also it is especially bad down the side of my ring fingers, the one next to my little finger, the sides of these fingers are rather 'crusty'. The skin is all wrinkly now and sometimes clear mini spots appear before disappearing again. Sometimes the skin splits and is extremely painful. I work in the fast food industry so spend alot of time around extreme hot and cold temperatures, in gloves, and in the washing sink.
Some preventive measures I have taken are.
Wearing rubber gloves when washing up at work.
Wearing cotton gloves as much as possible when using the computer.
Any advice is really good. This has been bothering me for ages now, and I just want to get on with my life.
Many thanks. Andrew.