Health Tip: Keep Hands Moisturized

Prevent painful chapping

September 6, 2010 RSS Feed Print

(HealthDay News) -- Chapped hands can be painful, but you can prevent the condition by keeping hands moisturized and protected.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions:

Protect hands from exposure to the sun, very cold weather and wind.
Don't use water that's too hot to wash your hands.
Make sure the air inside your home is humid enough, especially during colder months.
Wash hands with a gentle cleanser or mild soap.
Moisturize hands frequently with lotion.