Cracked fingers — treatment

Hands are the part of the body, which, perhaps, is most affected by various negative environmental factors. Here and temperature differences, and a variety of household chemicals, and seasonal beriberi. All this leads to drying and thinning of the skin and, as a result, the appearance of cracks on the fingers and between them.

Causes of cracked hands and their treatment

1. Insufficient hand care. Under the influence of low and high temperatures, wind, the skin of the hands can dry out and crack if it is not properly supplied with nutrients.
2. Exposure to household chemicals. Various means for cleaning, washing, washing dishes contain aggressive substances that cause drying of the skin, so it is advisable to use gloves when using them.
3. Lack of vitamins A and E. Especially often observed in winter and spring. To compensate for it, it is desirable to eat more fruits, herbs, nuts, olive, pumpkin and sesame oil.
4. Fungal infections. They are treated with special antifungal ointments.
5. Psoriasis and neurodermatitis.
6. Eczema.
7. Hormonal disorders.

Treatment of cracked fingers

To determine exactly how to treat cracks in the hands, first of all, their cause should be established.

In the event that they are caused by the influence of external factors, it is enough to limit contact with the source of irritation, as well as lubricate the hands with nutrients and preparations that accelerate regeneration.

If any disease caused the cracks to appear, then a doctor’s consultation is necessary to determine the course of treatment, since in addition to applying a cream or ointment for cracks on the hands, it may be necessary to drink a course of special preparations.

When treating cracks in the hands, the following recommendations should be followed:

1. Wash your hands with decoctions of herbs that promote wound healing: plantain, nettle, chamomile, calendula, lime blossom.
2. When washing your hands, use as gentle a product as possible, preferably with a high content of natural fats.
3. Several times a day, lubricate your hands with a greasy cream, preferably a special one, from cracks, but in its absence, any greasy cream will do. Of the special creams, it is worth using Bepanten, Radevit, D-Panthenol.
4. In the case of deep cracks in the hands, Actovegin or Solcoseryl ointments can be used for treatment.
5. It is recommended to drink a course of vitamins A, B, E.
6. Increase the amount of fruits, dairy products, rye bread in the diet.

Folk remedies for cracked fingers

Tea tree oil is a good anti-inflammatory and regeneration-accelerating agent. This oil can be added to hand baths (10 drops of essential oil in a glass of warm water). The bath should be done for 7-10 minutes in the evening, after which the hands should be lubricated with cream. You can also mix tea tree oil with olive or grapeseed oil (3-5 drops per teaspoon) and apply on your hands instead of a night cream.

As an ointment for cracked hands, you can use the following recipe:

1. A tablespoon of a mixture of chamomile flowers, calendula, plantain leaves and string is poured with a glass of boiling water and insisted in a thermos for 8 hours.
2. After that, a tablespoon of infusion is mixed with a teaspoon of honey, animal fat is added and ground until a thick homogeneous mixture is obtained. From fats, badger is best suited or mink, but in their absence, you can take butter for the ointment.

Store the ointment in the refrigerator, no longer than 5 days.

Oatmeal hand bath:

1. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and a teaspoon of honey to liquid oatmeal boiled in milk.
2. Immerse your hands in the mixture for 10 minutes.
3. Then they are washed with a decoction and smeared with cream.

If all methods of treating cracks did not give the desired effect, you should consult a doctor to determine the exact cause of their occurrence and select a course of treatment.