Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Dry skin is the most common cause of cracked fingertips. Eczema, psoriasis, and fungal infections can cause dry, cracked skin on the fingers. If ...

Q: Thank you so very much for posting about sugar to heal open wounds. Every winter, I get deep fissures in my fingertips from cold, dry air. Not only are they extremely painful, but I also cannot ...

Q: When the skin on my fingertips cracks open, the splits are painful and take a long time to heal. I went to a dermatologist for a series of different pills and lotions, but nothing has worked. This ...