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Yes, cracking skin around the thumbnails can absolutely be a symptom of psoriasis! Psoriasis commonly affects the hands and feet, and can cause dry, cracked, and even bleeding skin in those areas.

As one MyPsoriasisTeam member shared, "It's getting so bad on my knuckles that the skin cracked today, and it's still Show Full Answer

Yes, cracking skin around the thumbnails can absolutely be a symptom of psoriasis! Psoriasis commonly affects the hands and feet, and can cause dry, cracked, and even bleeding skin in those areas.

As one MyPsoriasisTeam member shared, "It's getting so bad on my knuckles that the skin cracked today, and it's still bleeding." Another member added, "I also have cracked, bleeding, scaly skin on my hands." Beyond cracking, psoriasis on or near the nails can also show up as:

- Pitting or ridges on the nail surface
- Thickened nails
- Nails lifting from the nail bed
- White spots or yellow-red discoloration under the nail

If the cracking and nail changes are bothering you, it's worth bringing up with your dermatologist. There are topical and other treatments that can help relieve dry, cracked skin and keep things more comfortable day-to-day.

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