The hard skin next to the nails may be due to viral infection forming perinail warts, which can be treated with physical therapy and topical medication. In addition, it may also be caused by chronic eczema, can be applied glucocorticoid cream treatment.
1. Periungual warts: related to the infection of human papilloma virus, can lead to hardening, thickening and roughness of the skin next to the nails, you can choose cryotherapy, laser treatment and other physical ways to remove. For patients who are not suitable for physical therapy, they can choose topical medications such as retinoic acid ointment and fluorouracil ointment.
2. Chronic eczema: local repeated friction, contact with allergic or irritating substances can induce eczema, resulting in local skin hardness, you can apply topical glucocorticoid drugs such as halometasone ointment, mometasone furoate cream and other treatments.
The skin next to the nail is hard, usually pay attention to the care work, specific need to go to the hospital in a timely manner, after a clear diagnosis, follow the doctor’s instructions for reasonable use of medication or other treatments.