peeling/bleeding skin around finger nails

[becks555]

since i can remember the skin around the base of my finger nails peels back in strips and bleeds. i still have no idea what causes it and how to stop it???? any tips????...........

[Grandmastar1]

Hello, I have the dry, cracked peeling fingertips.  I had it for months.  I saw dermatologist (waste of a visit) did a patch test and said i was allergic to something.  I tried every cream and medication they would give me.  I have psoriasis and cracked heel on my feet.  My foot doctor told me to use Flexitol Heel Balm to use on my feet.  Putting this cream on my feet with my hands, I noticed that it largely reduced and eliminated the cracking on my fingers.  I now use this product twice a day once in the morning and once in the evening.  I cannot tell you what a godsend it is.  I have not cracked or bled since I started using this product.  It is about 13.00 in Rite Aid and you can also find it on the internet.  I came back to these blogs because I read for days and nights looking for something that worked.  Everyone was so supportive, but nothing worked for me. Now I am using a Balm for my feet on my Fingers and it is working.  Thank God.  I just wanted to come back and share for someone who has gone through the same suffering.  I actually have my fingers and my feed back!  This is not a cure, but it works better than anything a doctor or anyone else has given me to try.  The CRACKING AND BLEEDING HAVE STOPPED!!! I would love to get feedback from others.  

[bedtyou]

I have skin pealing off my fingers I've been to the dermatologist and she carnt put her finger on what causes the problem ive had this since 2000 and I carnt seem to get rid of it the skin around my fingers come off in chunks for no reason I don't bite my nails anymore I stopped all that in 2000 and then in the same year as I stopped biteing my nails that is when it all started to happen I don't know what causes this to happen neither does the dermatologist so if they don't know who would and why did it happen in the first place.

[jared123]

i do the exact sme thiing i used to just chew my nails but i got braces and had to find a new hobby how did u go  abbout ur problem

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi.

Do you wash your hands often?

Do you use a particular brand of soap or cleanser?

Do you bite or chew on your nails?

These may be contributory factors. Other differentials will be an irritant dermatitis , dishydrotic eczema or a fungal infection. If the area appears to be reddish with scales, then a fungal infection has to be ruled out first. A microscopic evaluation of the scales may help ascertain the presence of a fungal infection. I suggest that you have this assessed by a dermatologist. You may need  topical or oral medications for this.
This has been present for quite some time. A dermatitic skin condition may be considered here.