Dryness around the nails needs to be treated according to its causes, such as chemical irritation, fungal infection, exfoliative keratolysis, etc. After clear diagnosis, general treatment and medication are chosen. 1. Chemical irritation: long-term use of detergents and chemical stimulation of the skin may lead to dryness around the nails, and patients should avoid irritation by applying hand cream on the hands without special treatment. 2. Fungal infections: fungal infections can also lead to dryness and flaking around the nails, which can be treated with terbinafine hydrochloride ointment and ketoconazole ointment under the guidance of a doctor, and at the same time, the hands should be well moisturized. 3. Exfoliative Keratolysis: Exfoliative Keratolysis occurs in children and can cause dryness and flaking around the nails, which can return to normal on its own. If the symptoms are serious, you can choose urea ointment to improve the symptoms, usually supplement vitamins. There are many causes of dryness around the nails, if the symptoms are more serious, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, and follow the doctor’s instructions to use the above medication, do not use medication privately, so as not to lead to adverse consequences.