A member asked:

I put lotion on my hands constantly as i am always washing them or sanitizing. the tips of my fingers keep splitting open and it takes forever to heal and it is painful. what can i do to help heal them? why does it happen? tyvm?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Overwashing?: Stop washing so much. It dries out the skin. Keep using lotion. See a dermatologist if the problem continues.

Answered 1/26/2021

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