I have a question about skin health. The skin around my fingernails and toenails is raised.

The skin around my hands and feet peels off on its own, which is particularly annoying. It's not just a hangnail; it really peels off. It hurts for days, and my nails end up looking like a mess. I thought it might be due to dryness, so I even tried slathering on Vaseline before bed, but strangely, it doesn't work around my nails. (Could it be because the skin there is thick?) I'm curious to hear if anyone has any tips for caring for the skin around their nails!