Weak skin around my nails?

Question

Bits and strips of skin just below the cuticles keep tearing or peeling (however you can call this) a bit once in a while, at first causing minor bleeding and then staying red and hurting when in contact with water for a few days.
I believe that everything outside our body are signs of what is happening inside it. So does anyone have an idea of what this might mean? Maybe there's a shortage of some nutrients or vitamins? Does the fact that I recently (well, a few years ago) stopped eating meat can contribute, for e.g. if I don't get enough protein...?
Any clues?

Great advice so far. Thankyou.

Answer 1

take vitamin E pills every day. also break them open with a toothpick and rub the oil all over your nails and skin around the nails. do this every day before bed. you should start seeing improvements in a couple days. your nails will grow quicker and stronger too!

Answer 2

I don't that its due to lack of protein, a veggie diet is actually rich in protein.
Its more likely to be caused by weather, water damage etc. Try getting an intensive hand moisturizer and putting it on last thing at night (paying particular attention to the damaged areas) and then putting on a pair or cotton gloves. You will find that once your hands are well moisturized you will be unlikely to get so much peeling and splitting.

Answer 3

TRY USING A FINGER`NAIL FILE WITH A POINT ON IT !! SLOWLY SCRAP UNDER THE EDGES TO MAKE THE SKIN FLAKE !! WASH YOUR HANDS DRY WELL !! THE RUB ALONG THE TOP WITH VSALINE OR BABY OIL !! & keep your hands clean!! re`peat that weekly keep the area moistened !! `'R'`r.r`r,r'.

Answer 4

im sure its not a big deal but you may have a fungis you can go to a skin doctor and they can recommend some medicine before it gets worse

Answer 5

maybe wash your hands more

Answer 6

use vitamin e