That peeling skin near your nail is very common, and from the photo it looks like a hangnail / dry cuticle, not something dangerous. Here are the most likely reasons 👇
Why this happens
- Dry skin
- Cold weather, dry air, or lots of hand-washing strip natural oils.
- Frequent water or chemical exposure
- Soap, hand sanitizer, cleaning products, acetone.
- Picking or biting
- Even small pulling can lift the cuticle skin.
- Minor irritation or trauma
- Typing, opening things, or small friction around the nail.
- Dehydration or low nutrients (sometimes)
- Low water intake, low vitamins like B or iron can contribute, but dryness is the main cause.
What you can do (simple care)
- Don’t pull it (this makes it worse).
- Trim gently with clean nail clippers or cuticle scissors.
- Moisturize 2–3× daily:
- Thick hand cream
- Cuticle oil
- Petroleum jelly at night
- Wear gloves when washing dishes or cleaning.
- Apply ointment overnight and cover with a bandage if it keeps peeling.
When to watch out 🚩
Get it checked if you notice:
- Redness spreading
- Swelling
- Pus
- Increasing pain
- Warmth or throbbing
Those can mean a localized infection (paronychia).
If you want, tell me:
- Do you wash your hands a lot?
- Use sanitizer often?
- Bite or pick at cuticles
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