What causes peeling, dryness, cracking, and hardening of the fingertips?
Disease description:
My fingers have become peeling, dry, cracked, and hardened. I'd like to ask, what could be causing peeling, dryness, cracking, and hardening of the fingers?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wan
Peeling, dryness, cracking, and hardening of the fingertips may be caused by hand eczema or could result from tinea manuum (fungal infection of the hands). Hand eczema might stem from an allergic reaction to certain irritants, such as exposure to laundry detergent; this allergic response can lead to peeling, dryness, cracking, and hardening of the skin on the fingers. In contrast, tinea manuum is caused by a fungal infection, which triggers various skin discomforts, including peeling, dryness, cracking, and hardening of the fingertips.
