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What are the best treatments for frequently cracked skin on finger?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Cracked skin: Petroleum jelly can serve as a healing and protective agent against your cracked skin
Answered 8/28/2014
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Balm: o'keefe's working hand cream (Amazon) avoid chemicals that dessicate skin.
Answered 8/28/2014
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Start with lotions: Assuming it's not a skin disease which can be evaluated by a dermatologist, until then I may assume is dry skin due to poor skin care or certain chemicals. Use a good skin lotion frequently for a while until you see a Doctor.
Answered 8/30/2014
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