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I have cracked skin on hand between thumb and first finger. what can i put to heal this. it feels sore?

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Dr. Karen Dantin answered

?: Can try OTC hydrocortisone , if persistant see your doc.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 7/2/2014

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