How to get rid of cracks on the fingers?

Today in dermatology there are more and more problems that are not a separate disease, consisting in the International Classification of Diseases, as a separate disease. Rather, they can be considered as a syndrome, or an individual symptom, which is a separate diagnostic feature, and in most cases is a sign, or early warning of any disease in the body. Among such phenomena, it is necessary to include  cracks on the fingers.

The main treatment is to ensure proper care, hygiene and proper nutrition. Without these conditions, further treatment is not possible. It is also necessary to use special therapeutic agents aimed at healing the cracks and preventing the development of the inflammatory and infectious process.

Also it is necessary to take into account that fungal diseases are practically incurable. In advanced cases with extensive lesions of the limbs, treatment presents serious difficulties. At least, the treatment takes a long time, which is associated with the need to remove the affected areas of the fungus and the application of complex procedures. Therefore, one should always remember that the earlier the treatment is prescribed, the more effective it will be. Therefore, when the first signs of cracks in any localization appear, you need to contact your doctor as soon as possible. An indispensable condition for the success of treatment is compliance with all recommendations and strict adherence to the prescribed treatment plan by the doctor.

What if the crack on the finger does not heal?

Methods and means of treating cracks are very diverse. The choice of this or that method of treatment depends on the cause that caused the appearance of cracks, the stage of development of pathology, the general condition of the patient's body. In no case can you do self-medication, because it can only worsen the condition. It is impossible without prior consultation with a doctor to apply ointments, solutions, smear cracks with iodine or zelenok, burn them with anything without the appointment of a doctor.

It is necessary to know that peeling, cracks, vesicles, mocclusion and itching on the hands, fingers, in the interdigital areas can be with various etiologies diseases. Therefore, in the first place, treatment should be aimed at eliminating pathology.

You also need to remember that self-medication not only masks the disease, prevents the doctor from correctly diagnosing, but can cause a sharp exacerbation of the disease. An experienced doctor will not begin treatment without a laboratory confirmation of the alleged diagnosis. Therefore, the main thing to do with cracks is to consult a doctor and strictly follow his recommendations.

Remedies for cracks on fingers

When using any means from cracks, you must strictly observe precautions - consult a doctor and follow his recommendations. This is the basic rule and the main precautionary measure, which avoids numerous side effects. The main side effects are deterioration of the condition, fusion of cracks among themselves, swelling of the zone around the crack.

Levomycetin ointment is used for the appearance of pus. Apply a thin layer to the cracks. You can use up to 5-6 times a day, it all depends on the intensity of the development of cracks and the degree of their progression. It should be noted that the course of treatment is an average of 10-15 days.

Hops-antisept is a joint development of the Kharkov Institute of Microbiology and Immunology named after II Mechnikov and the pharmaceutical university. A new ointment, which has only recently been approved and has been introduced into the pharmaceutical market. The composition as the main active ingredient includes common hops (extract), as well as a number of other biologically active components and stabilizers. It is applied directly to the crack area up to 3-4 times a day. Very quickly heals wounds. Passed approbation on the fighters from the ATU zone, where many of the wounded survived. It is quite effective in the treatment of purulent, contaminated wounds and cracks. First it was used exclusively in military hospitals, but now it extends to the level of civil institutions.

Zinc ointment has drying properties. It is used in the treatment of wet, wet and not healing wounds and cracks. Apply a thin layer directly to the area of damage. It is recommended to use up to 3-4 times a day. The average course of treatment is 5-10 days.

Also used ointment levomekol. It is similar in its properties to levomitsetinovoy ointment, because it has antiseptic properties. Apply a thin layer directly to the crack, until it is completely healed. On average, the course of treatment is 5-7 days.

Pharmaceutical products from cracks on fingers

As the main pharmacy means use a variety of ointments, powders, powders and lotions, which are applied directly to the surface of the crack. Also, in some cases, tablets are used for oral administration. It can be vitamin and mineral complexes, biologically active additives, yeast, mineral and organic additives, vegetable raw materials. If bacterial and viral infections are suspected, antibiotic therapy and antiviral drugs are used. The basic preparations (chemist's):

• Ointments: hops-antisept, levomecol, levomitsetin, kuriozin, metronidazole, salicylic, zinc, spermacin, spermacitum and others.
• Tablets: ciprofloxacin, azithrox, nystatin, doxycycline, penicillin, Aevit, stop-demodex.
• Sprays, lotions: curiosin gel, aquadermine, physiogel for washing, chamomile lotion, cucumber lotion, cosmetics line "Recipes grandmother Agafia", "Green Pharmacy" and others.

Ointments and creams from cracks on fingers of hands with healing effect

The main ointments and creams, which include sea-buckthorn, have wound healing properties. This is the basis of all healing creams of high efficiency, since it is the sea buckthorn that is a rich source of vitamins and minerals that have wound healing properties. This includes the cosmetics line "Velvet Hands", "Gentle velvet", "Green Pharmacy", "Forest Doctor", "Siberian herbalist."

Also, ointments and creams based on sabelnik, lively, chondroitin have excellent healing properties. They can be issued under different commercial names, depending on the company and the country of origin. Cream "Travmalgon", which includes such components as an extract of freshwater, nettle, has proved to be very good. Propolis, pepper and eucalyptus oil, arnica, and camphor. It does not only wound healing, but also antibacterial, and warming effect. Contains a large amount of provitamin, due to which it has wound-healing, nutritional and regenerative properties. This allows not only to effectively heal cracks, but also to eliminate their consequences, to smooth out the scars, to restore the structure of the skin and even the cutaneous microflora.

Also similar properties are the ointment "Chondroitin", which includes stearates, thistle oil, sage oil, arnica and lavender, thyme extract, propolis and vegetable coumarins.

Cream fingerfix

Effective means, allowed to use for external healing of wounds, cracks, various skin lesions. Apply a thin layer directly to the skin after preliminary disinfection (for example, after treatment with alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, lotion). Apply a thin layer 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment is on average 10-15 days.

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Glue from cracks on fingers

There is a special medical glue (glueol), which is used to heal wounds, post-operative sutures, ruptures and breaches of the integrity of the skin. It is applied to the skin after preliminary treatment with disinfectants. After application, a thin film is formed that resembles glue. It as it "glues" the skin, contributing to its healing. Such a film creates under itself a microclimate, optimal for wound healing. Also prevents infection of the wound and its trauma, which promotes accelerated healing.

Vitamins

With the appearance of any cracks and breaches of the integrity of the skin, it is necessary to take vitamins, since most of them are directly or indirectly associated with a violation of vitamin metabolism and their lack in the body (or total absence). Cracks of any localization are associated primarily with a deficiency of vitamins A, E, PP. Therefore, it is recommended to take vitamins in the following daily concentrations:

• Vitamin PP - 60 mg
• Vitamin A - 240 mg
• Vitamin E - 45 mg
• Vitamin C - 1000 mg.

Aevit with cracks on fingers

Cracks can be a sign of a lack of vitamins. Group A and E. They can be taken with treatment separately, or can be taken as a complex drug Aevit, which includes both vitamins of the group and vitamins of group E simultaneously. In this case, they are selected in optimal proportions and represent the optimal form, the most effective, and the most assimilated by the body. Apply 1-2 tablets per day, depending on the severity of the pathology, age, individual characteristics of the body. The course of treatment is at least 28 days (complete biochemical cycle, during which there is a complete renewal and restructuring of the body).

Physiotherapeutic treatment

Physiotherapy helps quite effectively and in a short time to cope with cracks. It is used as part of complex therapy, or after the basic treatment is completed, but the skin is left with scars, or small, unhealed wounds and microcracks.

The main methods of physiotherapy are ultrasound, microcurrents, waves of different lengths. Electrophoresis is used, with which drugs are injected directly into the damaged tissue. The depth of their penetration is regulated by a microcurrent. Quite well proven is peeling, scrubbing, diamond microdermabrasion, cosmetic massage, massage with liquid nitrogen (cryomassage). Cryoprocedures, thermal procedures, grinding, mechanical and chemical cleaning, restoring and early-healing masks are shown. Laser procedures, phototherapy proved to be very good.

Alternative treatment

There are many alternative means that allow you to quickly and effectively cope with various skin lesions and cracks. Methods are quite diverse.

• Recipe number 1. Hand Scrub

If the skin is stiff, rough, it is recommended to use a scrub that helps remove the upper dead skin layers. It is applied to the skin with massage movements, massage for 3-5 minutes, after which it is washed off. There are many different scrubs, but the best way to prove yourself is coffee scrub. For its preparation, take any basis, for example, a normal baby cream. Add ground coffee beans, or sediment after drinking coffee at the rate of a tablespoon of coffee per 50 grams of cream or other base. You can also use the grains of green coffee.

• Recipe number 2. Pilling for hands.

Used to restore the skin, removing the upper layer of keratinized. For preparation, a fatty base, predominantly having wound-healing properties, is taken. For example, shea butter, or coconut oil. Add a tablespoon of sea buckthorn oil. Stir to a homogeneous consistency, then use to apply to the skin. The skin should be clean (pre-washed). Apply for 3-4 minutes, massage, then wash off. After pilling, apply any emollient cream. It is recommended to use after the scrubbing procedure.

• Recipe number 3.

To lubricate the skin of hands after cosmetic procedures, or after contact with hard water, chemicals, use a cream that can be prepared independently at home. For cooking requires as a basis for children's cream. Approximately 50 ml of sea buckthorn oil is added to it. Stir until smooth. Apply to the skin as a cream, up to 5 times a day.

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Trays from cracks on fingers

For a long time, hand bathtubs have been used. It is recommended to prepare a small liquid container, to prepare the base to be used for the bath. It can be a decoction of herbs, boiled water with the addition of cosmetic and medicinal products. For example, you can use various herbal medicinal herbs, aqueous solutions of active substances, for example, mummies, sulfur, and other components. Also used are various pharmacy balms and solutions used for the bath.

A comfortable temperature is made, an active substance is added, after which the hands are lowered into the water. From above you can cover with a towel to provide an additional thermal effect. It is recommended to steam hands for an average of 10-15 minutes, after which they are pulled out, gently dab (but not wiped!) With a soft towel. You can use gentle cotton or disposable paper towels, as they have a more gentle effect on the skin. After this, it is necessary to apply a nourishing or wound healing cream.

Herbal Treatment

You can use a variety of herbs in various forms. They can be used as a part of cosmetic products, or separately - in the form of broths for washing, irrigation, hand lubrication, for baths. The easiest and most effective way is to wash the hands. You just need to cook the broth (about 3-4 tablespoons of herbal remedies per liter of boiling water). Then he is insisted. When the broth becomes a comfortable temperature, put your hands in it, and soak for 10-15 minutes. After that, get wet hands and apply cream.

The following herbal components are used:

• - Sage - has anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, prevents the development of infection.
• - Lavender - lights, promotes the healing of wounds and cracks. Promotes the rapid restoration of the skin, saturates it with vitamins.
• - Chamomile - relieves inflammation, normalizes skin color, provides tone, prevents the development of infection.

Homeopathy

Homeopathic remedies are one of the most effective in the treatment of skin cracks and various skin diseases. Nevertheless, they are also quite dangerous, especially when used incorrectly. Therefore, it is important to follow all safety precautions. First, you must follow all the recommendations of a doctor, adhere to the prescribed scheme. Secondly, it is recommended to select medicines only after all necessary diagnostics have been carried out and the diagnosis is precisely defined. Otherwise, there may be side effects, up to the deterioration and progression of the disease.

• Recipe number 1. The cream is wound-healing.

Take as a base baby cream, or any other hand cream. Add 2-3 tablespoons of pure sea-buckthorn oil to it, mix it. Use three times a day.

• Recipe number 2. The cream is soothing.

Take cocoa butter, melt it on low heat or a water bath, add 2-3 drops of vitamin A and the same amount of vitamin E. Stir, give the opportunity to freeze. Apply to cracks. You can put a compress on top of cellophane, fabric.

• Recipe number 3. Nourishing cream.

The basis is taken butter (up to 50 grams). Melt on low heat or a water bath. Add 2 tablespoons of honey with constant stirring. They let it freeze. After that, apply to the damaged areas up to 2-3 times a day. If the skin is over-dried, you can increase the number of applications up to 6-7 times.

• Recipe number 4. Cleopatra's Bath

To rejuvenate, heal cracks, renew skin, it is recommended to soar your hands in warm milk. This is recommended 2-3 times a week, for 2-3 months. Before the procedure, you can lubricate your hands with honey, which will enhance the effect. After the procedure, a wound healing or moisturizing cream is applied, preferably on the basis of plant extracts.

Surgery

Operative methods are rarely used, mainly when conservative methods are ineffective. But they can be the only way to solve the problem, for example, wound injury, progression of infection, development of erysipelas, as well as the development of benign and malignant neoplasm. Both benign and malignant neoplasms are removed. Also, surgical methods can be used in the case of vascular pathology.