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How to treat dry skin on your hands?
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Vasoline and gloves: The best I've found is to lubricate the hands at night with Vasoline and then wear cotton or poly gloves over night. Cetaphil lotion during the day. Sauve lotion is also good and non greasy
Answered 5/10/2017
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Dry skin: Avoid lengthy showers w hot water (warm is better). Oil-based moisturizers hydrate skin. Moisturize skin often. Hydrate well – especially w water. Eat a nutritious diet. Use gentle soaps or cleansers that are unscented & hypoallergenic. Avoid deodorant soaps or other harsh soaps. Remember that you don’t have to wash entire body w soap every day. Use soap on areas that are dirty or where body
Answered 5/10/2017
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