I have been suffering from painful, cracking skin on the palms and fingers. It feels like paper cuts. There is some itching as well with the fingertips so sore!!!! I saw a dermatologist who said there was nothing that can be done; he did suggest an ointment which helps but is not a cure, and also to use a hand cream constantly. This is unlike dry skin, far worse and confined to the palms/underside of fingers, with splitting skin and bleeding - painful! Can you please help? Am I deficient in certain vitamins,,,,please help.