Question

Why does the skin at the back of the finger, near the nail, sometimes peel?

Answer 1

Mine did that and then i realised that I was exposing my fingertips to acids (squeezing lemons, peeling oranges etc.) which was stripping my skin of it's natural oils particularly in this area where the nail base acts as a trap. Hand cream helps along with laying off the citrus, and/or cleaning chemicals (washing up liquid or perfumed soaps)

Answer 2

You need to use an orange stick to push back the cuticles- otherwise as the nail grows the cuticle is stretched and eventually 'pings' back in little ragnails.

Answer 3

I dont know i dont have that problem

Answer 4

yes simple and effective-- all it is - is dry skin. . Aply a little dab of baby oil to the area twice a day

Answer 5

problems with your nails may mean there are problems elsewhere. you may be deficient in something. or your diet could trigger nail problems.

Answer 6

my husband has that problem but it dry skin just use like extra strength dry shin lotion it will go away in about 2 or 3 days