Chapped hands can be sore and painful. Chapped hands may be soothed
by the use of moisturizing lotions and the avoidance of excess
exposure to water. If hands become badly chapped, hydrocortisone
creams (available over the counter) can be used to help heal and
soothe dry skin.
Review Date: 10/28/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
