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Why do my fingers always have crascked skin?

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Dry: Depending on your profession and daily exposure to moisture, hand washing and/or working in outdoor conditions, the skin on your fingers can dry and crack. Keep moisturiing your hands regularly, with a greasy ointment. A good option is applying vegetable shortening overnight.

Answered 2/3/2013

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Eczema: Likely eczema or psoriasis. See dermatologist or your family physician.

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