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10 tips to Get Rid of Peeling of Fingertips

By on July 28, 2016

How to get Rid of Peeling of Finger tips

Do you suffer from peeling of fingertips? If yes, then you need to take immediate action as it may be an alarming symptom. Peeling of fingers may be caused due to too much exposure of hands in water or sucking them. But if they are accompanied by burning, itching and pain they may be allergies or eczema.

Peeling of Finger tips

Peeling of Finger tips

What are the common causes of peeling of fingertips

  • Too much exposure to water and detergents
  • Allergies,Psoriasis, and eczema
  • Deficiency of vitamin
  • Sunburn or cold temperature
  • Peeling off the fingertip is really uncomfortable as well as they are unsightly. If they become irritated they might even hurt. Let us give a look at the other symptoms.

What are the Symptoms Associated with Peeling of Fingertips

  • Dry skin, hot and irritated skin
  • Burning pain
  • Red and blotchy skin
  • Skin may become sensitive
  • Peeling of fingertips is common and, usually heal itself. By applying some home remedies you may not only speed their treatment, but also may prevent them in future.

What are the home remedies for feeling of fingertips

1.Coconut oil- Take a few drops of coconut oil and rub it on your palms several times in a day. Repeat this until you get relieved and also to prevent suffering in future. This will make your hands soft by moisturizing the skin. Coconut oil contains a medium chain of fatty acids because of which it easily penetrates into the skin. It wards off the dryness, flaking and itching. This oil is antimicrobial and thus protects against various infections.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil

2. Olive oil- It is really great for skin types and in a wide range of skin problems. It supplies the body essential fatty acids and helps the peeling fingertips. Thus, it keeps the skin healthy. Rub a few drops of this oil on peeling fingertips several times a day. You may also add olive oil to the water before washing your hands to prevent peeling of fingertips in the future.

3. Oats- It is an easily available home remedy to treat peeling of fingertips. It removes dead skin cells and makes your fingers smooth and soft. Take a teaspoon of powdered oats in a bowl. Fill the bowl with warm water. Now soak your palms and fingers in it. Wait for 15 minutes. This is followed by washing your hands with clean water and then pat your fingers dry with a towel. Now apply a moisturizer. Repeat this daily before going to the bed.

4. Honey- Honey is one of the natural moisturizer and humidifier. It locks the moisture in the skin and makes it soft and smooth. Mix a few drops of honey to a tablespoon of milk and apply to the fingertips Rubbed the affected area gently. Repeat this daily before going to bed for a few days.

Honey

Honey

5. Banana- Bananas have been used since ancient times to treat various afflictions of the skin. You can use it to treat peeling of fingertips. Take a ripe banana, Mash it and add it to a tablespoon of sour cream. Now apply it with your fingertips. Repeat this for a few days and you will be amazed by the results.

Banana

Banana

6. Aloe Vera- Owing to its cooling effect and soothing properties, Aloe Vera treats dryness, pain irritation. It is used to treat a number of skin ailments including peeling of the fingertips. It acts as a humidifier and locks the moisture. Extract the gel from fresh Aloe Vera plant and apply it to the affected part. Rub gently and let it dry. Wait for a few minutes and then wash your hand with warm water. Repeat this daily till you get relief.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

7. Peppermint- Mint is a natural moisturizer as well as it gives a cooling effect. Crush some mint leaves and extract its juice. Now apply them to your palms and fingers. Rub gently and get rid of the flaky and dry skin.

Peppermint

Peppermint

8. Warm water- Soak your fingers in a bowl filled with warm water. Wait for 15 minutes. Repeat this every day to get rid of peeling of fingertips. You will soon see that the skin of your fingers becomes supple and the dry and flaky skin will fall off. Remember to pat dry your fingers and hands followed by the application of vitamin E oil or olive oil.
You may add 1 teaspoon of honey and a few drops of lemon juice to the warm water.

9. Cucumber- It effectively treats the peeling of fingertips. It also keeps your skin moisturized, fresh and smooth. Take a few slices of a cucumber. Rub the slices gently on your palms and fingers skin. Leave it for a few minutes and wash your hands with warm water. Repeat this daily for best results.

Cucumber

Cucumber

10. Milk cream- Milk cream makes your skin soft and smooth. Take a teaspoon of milk, cream and apply it on your fingertips and rub gently. Repeat this daily before going to bed until you get results.

Milk cream

Milk cream

You may try any of the above mentioned home remedies, but if peeling of fingertips is chronic and persists for several days you need to consult your dermatologist for proper treatment.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta:  Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.
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