Dear Dr. SerVaas: I have a niece who is very concerned about dry skin on her fingers. She has been teaching school the past several years and complains of her fingers being very tender.
Any suggestions you may offer would be greatly appreciated.
Lucille Waller
LaMesa, California
Dear Reader: Has your niece tried Aquaphor? Our consulting dermatologist recommends it as a healing cream that medical personnel use for chapped hands. People with excessively dry skin may find relief by applying the hand cream and wearing cotton gloves at night.
Handling paper can cause fingers to be dry. She could try wearing thin cotton gloves or protective finger "caps" when she handles school papers.
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