2007-02-17 03:11:09 · 8 answers · asked by RAGGYPANTS 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Thanks Leaf.
I get deep cracks where the nail emerges from the skin at the top of my thumb, not the cuticle. I think it is a mineral/ vitamin deficiency, but so far can't fin which.Hope you find your book and check it out for me. >:^)
2007-02-17 20:22:20 · update #1
I'm fairly sure that this is caused by vitamin and mineral deficiencies. I can't find my copy of Adele Davis to check!
I think it may be silica and/or zinc. Certainly vitamin E should help some.
Make sure you are getting a really good diet, rich in minerals and vitamins - organic food is generally best.
Take a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement as insurance.
2007-02-17 04:22:57 · answer #1 · answered by Leaf 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the skin may be dry. It happens to me when I happen to be in West Africa during the Harmattan season (on most of the fingernails, not just the thumb). Apply a moisturiser to your hands frequently. Perhaps taking in plenty liquids can also help?
2007-02-17 03:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by zymzyv 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dry cuticles. The only way to keep them from splitting is to keep them moist and vitamin E is great. It's an oil, it promotes new skin growth.
2007-02-17 03:19:24 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin A 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dry skin in the winter,it cracks when it gets to dry...
2007-02-17 03:27:21 · answer #4 · answered by Michael L 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe you're having a wound or a callus
2007-02-17 03:15:41 · answer #5 · answered by je_ivy_an 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your hands are probably dry, use moisturizer
2007-02-17 03:36:38 · answer #6 · answered by mayris 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think we call it the dead skin.
2007-02-17 03:20:37 · answer #7 · answered by nishie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
whose doesn't?
2007-02-17 03:15:12 · answer #8 · answered by stretch 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋