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I have cracks in my fingertips and feel my hands dry and tight all day, but i'm using hand cream often. no bleeding.could it be caused by the water?
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Dry skin: Sounds funny to say, but water is very drying. Try a mosturizer at bedtime and wear gloves to keep the salve on.
Answered 12/9/2013
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