Health Tip: Keep Hands Moisturized

Prevent painful chapping

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

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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.

-- Diana Kohnle