Dryness and flaking of the skin on the face, palms and fingers are most often taken as a sign of the adverse effects of environmental factors, because these areas of the body are almost always open.
Most often, it is the ultraviolet rays of the sun, components of synthetic detergents, temperature changes, exposure to wind or air conditioning that provoke dryness, but it also happens differently.
The range of possible reasons why the skin on the fingers begins to peel is much wider.
Signs
The skin on the fingers is peeling
Hands are the most vulnerable part of the human body. Due to the fact that fingers most often come into contact with an aggressive environment, often without the necessary protection, the dermis on the hands and fingers is most susceptible to dryness, peeling, cracks and tears.
Note! Peeling is the death of epithelial cells. Most often this happens due to a lack of moisture in the epidermis, due to unprotected contact with household chemicals, due to exposure to wind or low air temperatures in winter.
Less commonly, these may be physiological disruptions, decreased immunity, or fungal diseases. A sign of an impending problem is the tightness of the dermis. In this way, the body makes it clear that this part of the body does not receive the necessary minerals and vitamins in the required quantities.
Also, tightening of the pores of the dermis is a signal that the water-salt balance is disturbed. The next warning from the body is peeling of the skin. Epidermal cells, not receiving the necessary care, begin to die, because of this the dermis becomes rough, thin, and linear breaks may appear on it. Areas of skin on the palms may become red, itchy, and the skin may crack and peel. Treating advanced cases is quite difficult and requires a long period of time.
Causes
Why does the skin on your fingers dry out?
Why does the skin of your fingers begin to dry out? The most common causes of peeling of the epidermis of the fingers in an adult are a lack of vitamins and contact with external irritants, including not only household chemicals, but also wind and frost. Vitamin deficiency is a seasonal problem. It generally starts in mid-autumn and mid-spring. People who have suffered from vitamin deficiency for many years, in order to prevent it at the initial stage, take a course of vitamins.
For your information. In order to know what vitamins the body needs, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist and undergo the necessary tests.
There is no escape from contact with external irritants. But you can minimize them and increase the protection of your hands and fingers.
Also, the reason that the skin on the fingers begins to peel off may be:
- Scarlet fever;
- Fungal diseases;
- Dysbacteriosis;
- Allergic reactions;
- Genetics;
- Dyshidrosis, etc.
By taking the necessary tests, most of the factors causing epidermal problems can be eliminated and treatment can be directed towards eliminating the real problem.
Lack of vitamins
Fermented milk baths
All fermented milk products have a positive effect on the condition of the skin. This is why many women use sour milk-based baths at home. The scheme is the same. After the procedure, you should moisturize your hands and try not to do anything with them for some time.
How to fix the problem
What causes the skin on your fingers to burst?
To eliminate peeling on the dermis of the fingers, you should understand the nature of the origin. If the death of epithelial cells is associated with physiological disruptions or fungal infections or problems in the body’s immune system, then you should consult a specialist. At the initial stage of identifying the causes, it is recommended to take a general blood and urine test and consult a dermatologist with the results. The doctor will be able to decipher the indicators, give explanations and prescribe the necessary treatment.
Note! If the problem appears after exposure to chemicals on the dermis, you can fight it yourself at home or with the help of a cosmetologist in salons. Basically, eliminating the problem consists of medicinal hand baths, nourishing compresses and dietary adjustments.
Salon treatments for peeling
Currently, salons offer many methods to combat dry skin on the hands and fingers. The same procedures will help prevent the death of dermal cells and give your hands smooth and aesthetically beautiful skin. The most common procedures are:
- Mesotherapy, which is carried out using a non-injection method. This procedure is carried out with a special device that can interact with the hands at a short distance, saturating the epidermis with vitamins and minerals. The advantage of this procedure is the absence of traces after exposure. Also, mesotherapy does not take much time and has a long-lasting effect.
- Impact on the dermis of preparations based on hyaluronic acid, which nourishes and moisturizes the skin. After the first procedure, you can notice an improvement in skin color and restoration of elasticity.
- Peeling. One of the most common methods is peeling the skin of the hands with lactic acid.
Important! This procedure will not get rid of peeling in one go. It is also useless in the last stages of the disease.
- Massage using nourishing serum.
- Thermolifting. It involves exposing the skin to current pulses that promote collagen production.
Remedies for peeling
Anti-flaking products come in two varieties: medical and cosmetic.
Proper care
Medical
In some cases, medications can help relieve peeling skin. They are purchased only in specialized pharmacies. Such products should contain plant and herbal extracts.
Note! In most cases, these creams are harmless, they can be used even by children, they do not pose a threat to the body, but do a good job of moisturizing and nourishing the skin of the fingers.
The most common creams that prevent premature death of epidermal cells:
- Regenerating cream "LaCri". Contains nut, violet, avocado extract. It also contains panthenol, which eliminates dryness and flaking of the skin of the hands and fingers.
- Lipobase. Effectively exfoliates dead cells while nourishing and moisturizing the dermis.
- Allatonin. Promotes regeneration of cells of the upper layer of the epidermis.
- Bepanten. Eliminates itching and redness of the dermis that appears as a result of deep peeling of the skin. Has calming and restorative properties.
- Akriderm. Copes with deep cracks and peeling of the dermis of the fingers. Release forms: ointment and cream. It is used not only for cosmetic purposes, it is good for treating dermatological diseases such as eczema or psoriasis.
Cosmetic
Note! Today, there are a lot of cosmetic products on the consumer markets that help get rid of peeling of the dermis of the fingers in the early stages of the disease. When choosing products, you should pay attention to their composition.
In order to help the skin regain its former smoothness and elasticity in a short time, cosmetic creams should include:
- Shea butter – helps create a protective film;
- Vitamin E – nourishes the skin, slows down the aging process;
- Urea – launches regenerative processes that promote renewal of the upper layer of the dermis;
- Olive oil extract – nourishes the skin, saturating it with vitamins that smooth out fine wrinkles.
In a beauty salon
In beauty salons, there are currently a huge number of different procedures to help cope with dryness and flaking of the skin. In particular, many use the procedure of saturating the skin with lipids. She is a manicurist. Thanks to such an event, you can provide comprehensive hand care.
In addition, ultrasonic cleaning of the skin on the fingers is also performed. During this procedure, the top dry layer of the epidermis is exfoliated. Only the young remain.
Many modern salons use paraffin therapy, as well as various chemical procedures that cleanse and moisturize the skin of the hands.
In such establishments you can undergo a massage course, which significantly improves blood circulation in the extremities. When the skin receives nutrients and enough oxygen, it will begin to regenerate, resulting in more tender skin.
Based on the above, we can conclude that the effect of a salon cosmetic procedure usually occurs quickly. Such events are truly effective. However, these services cost a lot of money, sometimes significant. That is why many women prefer to use traditional medicine recipes to moisturize the skin.
Treatment at home
The skin on your hands is peeling
Note! Treatment of the initial stages of peeling of the fingers can be carried out at home.
At home, you can independently prepare solutions for baths and compresses from products that are often found in every kitchen.
Therapeutic baths
Therapeutic baths
Therapeutic baths are practiced both among salon procedures and at home. Among the baths, the following are very popular:
- Olive;
- Fermented milk;
- Flaxseed oil bath;
- From potato broth, etc.
Olive bath
In order to prepare the bath you will need a small container, 5 tbsp. olive oil and 2 tbsp. lemon juice. Dip your fingertips into the container with the mixed ingredients and keep there for about 10 minutes. Such baths can be done 2 times a week.
From sour milk
For dry and flaky finger skin, it is recommended to prepare a bath of sour milk. For this you will need 200 gr. product. This can be peroxidized natural milk or kefir. The liquid should be at room temperature. The procedure lasts about 10 minutes, then the hands are washed with warm water, blotted and lubricated with a rich nourishing cream.
Linseed oil
Linseed oil
To prepare a linseed oil bath, you will need warm flax seed oil.
Note! The oil should not be hot, as at high temperatures the healing properties disappear. Finger pads are immersed in oil for 10 minutes. For greater effectiveness, after the bath you should put cellophane gloves on your hands for 20-30 minutes.
From potato broth
A bath for peeling fingers made from potato broth includes the following ingredients: potato broth itself, 3 tbsp. milk, a few drops of olive oil. Hands should be in the mixture of these ingredients for about 10 minutes, after which they should be washed with warm water and spread with nourishing cream.
What are the dangers of cracked hands?
When the skin on your hands breaks, it is not only unsightly, but also causes serious discomfort. Violation of the integrity of the skin can also lead to infection penetration into the deep layers of the epidermis. The risk of developing fungus, eczema, and dermatitis increases. Without timely treatment, a purulent-inflammatory process develops; bacteria can enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.
The best prevention of cracks in the hands is proper care and elimination of negative external influences.
Prevention of peeling
In order to minimize the risk of flaking skin, you should adhere to three rules: regularly cleanse the skin of your hands, moisturize and nourish. If you follow these recommendations, your hand skin will be smooth and elastic.
Since hands are most exposed to environmental influences, they often need care. There is no need to spend a lot of time and money on it. But you should understand that skin care is a daily process. If you follow the above recommendations, the skin of your fingers will not be bothered by any problems.
