The skin surrounding the nail is known as Cuticle. Cuticle acts as a guard for the nail and prevent the entry of bacteria, viruses and other harmful substances inside the nail.
Reason behind cuticle peeling-
Skin dryness- It may be because of weather condition. Too much cold, cold or dry air, hot air with dryness makes the skin dry and leads to cuticle peeling.
Frequent washing of Hands- Washing your hands frequently can also lead to dryness of hand.
- Nail polish or nail polish removal i.e. thinner.
- Nail biting habit or sucking of fingers.
- Skin diseases like skin eczema, psoriasis can also make your skin defective.
- Lack of vitamins, biotin, niacin or lack of proper diet or nutrition can also be a reason.
- Dehydration i.e. lack of proper water intake.
Some medicines like chemotherapy of cancer, isotretinoin for pimples or other medicines like some antibiotics also cause peeling of cuticle.
How to get rid of cuticle peeling-
- Use of proper moisturiser, good moisturiser having hyaluronic acid, squalene helps in proper nourishment of cuticles. Cuticle cream, oil, almond oil, olive oil, coconut oil or simply vaseline can also be used.
- Do not pull your cuticles it will cause pain and inflammation in the skin. Use clippers to cut the extra peeled skin with proper caution.
- Use soft and gentle detergents.
- Avoiding biting your nails and cuticles and always be hydrated.
- Maintain proper diet i.e. whole grain diet, green vegetables, citrus fruits, omega 3 fatty acid containing foods include in your diet.
Is their anything else that will help to get rid of this problem ?
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