The hardening and thickening of the skin on the backs of the fingers and cracking and itching may be caused by ringworm, eczema, neurodermatitis and other diseases, which should be dealt with by means of general treatment and medication.
1. ringworm: the back of the fingers skin hardened and thickened cracking itching if it is caused by ringworm, patients need to pay attention to hygiene, avoid scratching the local. Because ringworm is caused by fungal infection, so you can use ketoconazole, clotrimazole and miconazole and other antifungal drugs for treatment.
2. Eczema: Eczema can occur in the hands, the local hardening and thickening cracking and itching and other symptoms. Patients should avoid contact with easily sensitized and irritating items to avoid aggravating the symptoms. General topical glucocorticoid drugs can play an anti-inflammatory effect, such as dexamethasone, hydrocortisone and so on. Severe itching can be oral loratadine, cetirizine and other antihistamines.
3. Neurodermatitis: the back of the finger skin hardens and thickens, cracks and itches may also be caused by neurodermatitis, the principle of treatment is to stop itching, emotional regulation. Patients need to reduce mental stress and emotional tension, more rest. You can use topical mometasone furoate cream, tretinoin acetate and other glucocorticoids, or oral cetirizine and other antihistamines, can improve the symptoms.
The skin on the back of the fingers is hardened, thickened, cracked and itchy for a number of reasons, and it is recommended to consult a doctor for examination and a clear diagnosis. The above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.