Thursday, December 28, 2006

How To Heal Chapped Hands

Do you feel rather uncomfortable with chapped hands?

When your hands are suffering from dry condition and they become chapped - red,scaly, rough, cracked and bleeding. This condition is really suffering.

Here are some tips you can do to heal chapped hands.


Use moisturizers

If you do not like the greasy feel of petrolatum, use a product you like.
The products that recommended by dermatologists are Eucerin, Nivea and Lubriderm.
Remember that a cream works better than a lotion at protecting your skin because it is thicker and heavier.

Avoid fragrances.

Use mild soap.

Stay out of hot water
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Humidify your home.


For extra protection, wear vinyl gloves when you are washing dishes, scrubbing the tubs or when exposing your hands to detergent and chemicals.