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Will proximate hydrochloride help relieve pain in a carpenter's dry cracked finger tips! is that better than something like vaseline, which tends to cause more dryness or should i stick to aloe products? i've tried it all. my fingers hurt always?

Q: will proximate hydrochloride help relieve pain in a carpenter's dry cracked finger tips! is that better than something like vaseline, which tends to cause more dryness or should i stick to aloe products? i've tried it all. my fingers hurt always?

: You should avoid the activities which exacerbate this condition and use lidocaine ointment 5% as a trial for pain and dry skin.

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You should avoid the activities which exacerbate this condition and use lidocaine ointment 5% as a trial for pain and dry skin.

Answered 11/20/2022

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A member asked:

Will proximate hydrochloride help relieve pain in a carpenter's dry cracked finger tips! is that better than something like vaseline, which tends to cause more dryness or should i stick to aloe products? i've tried it all. my fingers hurt always?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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