dried out cuticles and skin - Nail Problems Message Board

melanie in mary · 11-06-2004, 05:28 AM

My cuticles are constantly dried out. I suppose from water, etc.. But the skin actually tears around my nail. This hurts. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks

Marti · 11-06-2004, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by melanie in mary

My cuticles are constantly dried out. I suppose from water, etc.. But the skin actually tears around my nail. This hurts. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks

When the skin and nails become dried out from overexposure to chemicals (even water is a chemical), they will split and peel. Yes, it is very painful when it happens to the skin. Try wearing gloves when having your hands inwater for longer than 3 minutes, or whenever using any type of household cleaning solution. Go to Sally Beauty Supply and get a bottle of Botanical Oil from the nail department. Apply it to the skin and nails at least twisce daily and massage in. Apply more often depending on how often you have your hands wet or if they become dry during the day.

mel1977 · 11-09-2004, 01:55 AM

other treatments:
Neosporin with pain reliever-put a layer on the affected skin and wrap a band aid on it and leave on over night. During the day, use Sally Hansen Hands, nails and cuticle creme. I would swear by this stuff. It is really great. Cuticle oil is good too, you can also get a heavier hand cream and wear gloves on over night. Good luck!

Marti · 11-09-2004, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mel1977

other treatments:
Neosporin with pain reliever-put a layer on the affected skin and wrap a band aid on it and leave on over night. During the day, use Sally Hansen Hands, nails and cuticle creme. I would swear by this stuff. It is really great. Cuticle oil is good too, you can also get a heavier hand cream and wear gloves on over night. Good luck!

I wouldn't recommend wearing a bandaid - especially over a fingernail. Bandaids are notorious for allowing excess moisture to build up in the skin and nail. Excess moisture is just what bacteria need to live. Apply the ointment or oil, but do not cover it. Just apply your treatment more often during the day.

mel1977 · 11-09-2004, 12:23 PM

I do this often and have no problems. You dont put it over the nail just the bed of the cuticle-enough to make sure it is covered. You need to make sure your hands are clean-don't forget neosporin is an antibiotic-we use it often in hospitals and yes, sometimes over the nail. If you leave on overnight only, you will be fine. No different than having a cut on your finger.