Cracked skin on hands – causes, symptoms, and treatment

Cracked skin on the hands is a common and painful aesthetic concern. It may result not only from poor skincare habits but also from nutritional deficiencies or underlying skin and systemic conditions. Why do hands itch? What causes peeling or cracking on the palms? How can you soothe cracked hands? What home remedies are worth trying?

Natalia Goździak

Master of dietetics, specialist in dietoprophylaxis and dietotherapy

Copywriter - dietitian. She completed her bachelor's degree in sports dietetics at the Academy of Physical Education in Poznań, while her master's degree in dietoprophylaxis and dietotherapy - at the UP in Poznań. She treats the principles of healthy eating primarily as valuable tips, not rigorous regulations, that must be strictly followed. Privately, she is passionate about photography, which cannot imagine life without books.