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Tips On Healing Hand Eczema
Alternative Names
Hands - chapped and dry
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To prevent chapped hands:
- Avoid excessive sun exposure or exposure to extreme cold or wind
- Avoid washing hands with hot water
- Limit hand washing as much as possible while maintaining good hygiene
- Try to keep the air in your home humid
- Use mild soaps or non-soap cleansers
- Use moisturizing lotions on your hands regularly, especially if you live in a dry climate
To soothe chapped and sore...
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