Petroleum: Cracks at the ends of finger s and on the back of
hands. Skin rough or ragged, bleeding, the tissues are hardened.
Often much itching. Coldness in spots-stomach, back,
abdomen etc.
Rhus Tox: Irritation of the skin with tingling and burning.
Crawling sensation in the tips of fingers. Skin red and swollen.
Worse in cold, wet and rainy weather.
Silicea: Delicate pale waxy skin. Cracks at the ends of fingers;
pus offensive. Fingers feel dry. Eruptions itch only in day time
and evening. The patient is cold, chilly, hugs the fire, hates
draughts; hands and feet cold.
Sulphur: Rhagades, skin affections after local medication.
Worse scratching and washing. Skin is dry, scaly and
unhealthy, itches and burns. Hot sweaty hands. Sleep light;
wakens easily.
Natrum Mur: Dryness and cracking about finger nails. Palms
hot and perspiring. Liable to take cold. Great weakness and
weariness. Irritable over trifles. Consolation aggravates.
Greasy skin.
Alumina Silicate: Hands constantly chapped; coldness of
hands; coldness of legs and feet; hands cold as ice and fingers
blue. Nails brittle.
