A 29-year-old female asked:
hands are very sore, dry and cracked. what treatment do i use as some cream have been linked with cancer so i am scared to use them?
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Dr. Sewa Legha answered
50 years experience Medical Oncology
No creams linked to: I do not know any creams are linked to cancer. So you can use any moisturizing cream which might help your skin.otherwise go see a dermatologist to check your skin and help you.
Answered on May 19, 2014
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