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I have cracks in fingers tips,no pain, when i rub the skin it is hard and it looks like black scratches.i often wash hands. how to get rid of it ?
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Dry hands: Sounds like your hands are dry and chapped. Frequent washing and harsh soap may be the culprit. Back on the farm, we used to use Bag Balm but any kind of moisturizer in between washing may help.
Answered 2/6/2016
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