"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “Why are my fingertips peeling” you ask? “We use our hands for everything,” says Dustin Portela, D.O., a ...

If you've been tempted to hide your hands, maybe even contemplating stuffing them into gloves even in warm weather, because the skin on your fingertips is peeling near your nails, you're not alone.

Painful, cracked fingertips are usually due to dry skin. Causes may include cold weather, harsh cleaning products, or excessive handwashing. Cracked fingers may be a sign of a condition, like eczema, ...