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What is a good natural moisturizing cream for cold temperature cracked hands?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Believe it or not: some horse hoof moisturizers can work extremely well (but are greasy).

Answered 5/12/2017

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