Question 1

what would cause the skin on my hands to crack and split every winter?

Accepted Answer

Hand eczema: Hand eczema, also known as dyshidrosiform or dyshidrotic eczema is an inflammatory condition that can manifest as tiny deep blisters, skin thickening, cracking (called fissures), redness, itching, and peeling. Topical steroid ointments or creams are commonly prescribed. Over-the-counter remedies include heavy emollients, "bag balm", and barrier creams.

Question 2

my husband went to work and came home with dry cracked skin on the back of his hands. this has never happened before.

Accepted Answer

Irritant dermatitis?: Can develop depending on the type of work/conditions/exposure to chemicals etc.  may need to be seen if doesn't settle with a simple moisturiser

Question 3

how do you crack your hand skin?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Your are snapping the ligaments and tendons which support your jaw and prevent it from moving out of a comfortable range of motion. When they get lax, the joint doesn't function as well as it once did and can lead to more discomfort and reduction in jaw movement.

Question 4

what is this rash of cracked skin on my hand?

Accepted Answer

Hand eczema: Hand eczema (also known as hand dermatitis) is a common condition affecting up to 10% of the population. It results from a combination of factors, both internal (e.g. Your genetic make-up), and external (e.g. Contact with irritants and allergens such as chemicals). The irritant nature of some chemicals means that hand eczema is particularly common in people with jobs involving cleaning, catering, .

Question 5

have really bad hands swollen red cracked skin burning sensations. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Anything: could be anything ranging from eczema to an allergic reaction to an infection.  It would take some more information and a physical exam from a physician to get to the cause.

Question 6

the skin on my hands is cracked and bleeding in places what is the best lotion to use on them. also my heels are very cracked too.

Accepted Answer

There are many......: Onyx makes a good "cracked skin repair", 
O'keefe makes one.....
Sometimes the cracks etc are from excessive water (on hand) sometimes a skin condition might be present which you would want to know about as sometimes a steroid cream may be needed, also, I would consider oral fish oil supplements which have good skin lubricating properties...ever see a seal with bad skin?

Question 7

my husband has only one hand with severe dry cracked skin and nails are dry and fungal?

Accepted Answer

Contact dermatitis?: If he is using that hand for routine work and coming in contact with something he is allergic to he can get skin inflammtion and irritation.
 Try to avoid direct contact with some thing that is irritant,  e.g. If detergent than wear Gloves, If gloves are the culprit than use Latex free glove.
 Try OTC Hydrocortisone cream fo 3 days. If not better or getting worse, please see your doctor for propei

Question 8

my skin is always dry (sometimes my hands crack and bleed) and lotions never work. are there any non-topical treatments/cures? any foods i can eat?

Accepted Answer

Dry: It comes down to applying fragrance free moisturizers often during times of dry skin. Supplements and foods will not hydrate the skin as moisturizers will.

Question 9

my son is 8 th and has eczema on his hands on and off and also the skin on his feet its cracked on and off. 2 years tried lots of things and no luck.

Accepted Answer

Have him seen by: A dermatologist, good luck.

Question 10

i was working today with gloves and someone handed me a bill with blood on it. my hands are all dry and cracked and raw. when i took my gloves off i may have touched my raw skin and dry cracked hands. can i get hep c this way from the blood?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: The only way hep C is transmitted is from blood though a break in your skin; never through intact skin. This is termed a bloodborne exposure. If you have an abrasion, wound or skin break you need to be tested for hepatitis C as well as hepatitis B and HIV. If in doubt you should be tested. This happened at work so you should file it as a worker's compensation case (talk to your HR person).

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What would cause the skin on my hands to crack and split every winter?

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My husband went to work and came home with dry cracked skin on the back of his hands. this has never happened before.

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How do you crack your hand skin?

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What is this rash of cracked skin on my hand?

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Have really bad hands swollen red cracked skin burning sensations. what could it be?

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The skin on my hands is cracked and bleeding in places what is the best lotion to use on them. also my heels are very cracked too.

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My husband has only one hand with severe dry cracked skin and nails are dry and fungal?

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My skin is always dry (sometimes my hands crack and bleed) and lotions never work. are there any non-topical treatments/cures? any foods i can eat?

A member asked:

My son is 8 th and has eczema on his hands on and off and also the skin on his feet its cracked on and off. 2 years tried lots of things and no luck.

A member asked:

I was working today with gloves and someone handed me a bill with blood on it. my hands are all dry and cracked and raw. when i took my gloves off i may have touched my raw skin and dry cracked hands. can i get hep c this way from the blood?

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