Replied by Mama to Many (TN) on 02/16/2023

My husband had this problem for years.

I think it is goes beyond a simply dry skin problem, though it was worse for him in the winter.

He no longer has this problem. I suspect it has a systemic fungal root. At some point he was taking supplements for systemic yeast and I think after that it got better.

There are many things to try - I would start with a calendula cream or salve topically. Internally, you could try reducing sugar and adding extra virgin coconut oil to your diet.

Avoid hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial soaps. Try something like Dr. Woods Castille Soap. You can use it to wash hands and do the dishes. I have used it for laundry, too.

I hope you find an answer. I recall it was pretty miserable for him!

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Art (California) on 02/16/2023

You may find the following article on splits in the skin near the fingertips useful and it offers one or two simple remedies :

https://pediaclinic.net/Cracked-Skin-Hands#:~:text=Deep Cracks - Use Liquid Crack, No prescription is needed.

Art

Replied by Madelyn (Idaho) on 02/16/2023

I don’t know exactly what might be causing the splits, but I do have some other suggestions to add in terms of helping them heal up.

I gave my husband the homeopathic remedy Petroleum 200, one dose every other day. I believe his split that was on his fingertip for several weeks healed after only 2 doses, 3 at the most. This is a remedy I learned from Joette Calabrese (lots more info on her website), and it worked wonderfully.

Comfrey root can also help knit tissues back together. You can apply it topically in a salve.

Pamper your hands by wearing gloves when doing dishes, cleaning, etc. Switch to a homemade hand sanitizer that is free of perfumes and other chemicals by simply mixing 2 parts everclear vodka (190 proof ethyl alcohol) with 1 part distilled water. I use it throughout the day and find it’s not drying or irritating at all to my skin.

Good luck!

Replied by Katzie (Calgary) on 02/19/2023