Chapped hands
Alternative
names
Hands
- chapped and dry
Information
To prevent chapped hands:
- Limit
hand washing as much as possible (while remaining
sanitary).
- Avoid
hot water.
- Try
to keep the air in your home humid.
- Use
moisturizing lotions on your hand regularly
-- especially if you live in a dry climate.
- Use
mild soaps -- preferably soap that contains
some cream.
- Avoid
excessive sun exposure or exposure to extreme
cold or wind.
To
soothe chapped and sore hands:
- Avoid
putting your hands in water unless necessary.
- Apply
skin lotion frequently (if this doesn’t work,
try creams or even ointments).
- Wear
gloves for doing everyday chores (cotton is
best).
- Hydrocortisone
creams (available over the counter) are recommended
for badly chapped hands.
- If your
hands don’t improve, contact a dermatologist.
For related information also see eczema and
contact dermatitis.
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