The problem of skin cracking is often very common in the winter season. In winter, our skin becomes very dry, due to which the skin starts cracking. Many of us resort to trying different types of creams and home remedies when the skin of the face and lips cracks. But when it comes to hands and feet, many people ignore the problem. Doing so can cause more problems for your hands. Therefore, it is necessary to treat the skin of your hands when it starts tearing or cracking.

Apart from winter, there can be many other reasons for cracked hands, especially using water again and again on your hands. In such a situation, if you want to maintain the beauty as well as the health of your hands, use a moisturizing cream as it can make the skin of your hands soft.

In this article, we will share the names of a few creams that can be used for cracked hands. With the use of these creams, your hands can look and feel much softer.

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  1. Cream, lotion or ointment to apply for cracked hands
  2. Some other creams for cracked hands
  3. Medical creams for cracked skin of the hands
  4. Other Medical Creams
  5. Takeaway
Doctors for Creams for cracked hand skin

There are many over-the-counter or prescription medications available for cracked hands in the market. These include creams, lotions, ointments and oral medications.

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Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand Cream

You can use this cream to avoid the problem of cracking of hands and to keep the skin of hands soft. It contains glycerin, which prevents your skin from becoming sticky. Also, it helps soften the skin. If your skin is very dry, you can use Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand Cream to give you relief quickly.

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Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Moisturizing Hand Cream

You can use this cream to reduce the cracking of the skin on the hands. It is a fragrance-free cream, which moisturizes the skin from within. Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Moisturizing Hand Cream is very easily absorbed by the skin, which can help provide your skin with rich nourishment.

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Cera-V Therapeutic Hand Cream

CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream can be effective in moisturizing the hands. Ceramides are present in almost all Cera-Way products, which provide moisture to the skin. In addition, it also contains hyaluronic acid and dimethicone, which are very beneficial for sensitive skin. By using this cream, eczema on the hands can be avoided.

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Aveeno Skin Relief Hand Cream

You can use Aveeno Skin Relief Hand Cream to avoid chapped hands and eczema. The glycerin present in it can reduce redness, itching and cracks of the hands. As such, if your hands are tearing, then you can use this cream on the advice of a skin specialist.

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Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve

Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve can be very beneficial for you in repairing the skin of your hands. The aloe vera present in it can keep your hands moisturized. Along with this, sesame seed oil, eucalyptus leaves and avocado oil are present, which soften and moisturize the skin of your hands.

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Some other creams that can help reduce the cracking of the skin of the hands:

  • Eau Thermale Avène Cicalfate Hand Cream
  • La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Hand Cream
  • Cetaphil Intensive Moisturizing Cream
  • Petroleum Jelly
  • EltaMD So Silky Hand Cream

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If your hands are cracking a lot, then you should get yourself treated by a doctor. The doctor may ask you to use a medical cream, such as:

Hydrocortisone cream

You may experience redness, swelling, itching when the hand is cracked. In this situation, the doctor may advise you to apply "Hydrocortisone cream". This cream works by activating the natural substances on the skin, which can relieve the problems caused by skin cracking.

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Steroid cream

You can use steroid creams to get rid of cracked hands. With this, the swelling and redness in your hands can be calmed down. You can apply a cream containing steroids twice a day for 2 to 4 weeks to relieve the problem of cracked hands.

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The doctor can treat you in the following ways if your hands or feet are cracked due to serious reasons:

  • Corticosteroid injections
  • Liquid nitrogen application
  • Advice on taking certain medications to reduce immune system responses
  • Use of laser technology when the problem gets worse
  • Blister draining
  • If your hands are cracking due to infection, you may also be given antibiotics.

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Keep in mind that if your hands are cracking a lot, it can affect your daily routine. Therefore, in case of excessive hand cracking, contact the doctor. Also, if you use a lot of water and soap, then do not forget to apply moisturizer cream or oil present in the house. By this, you can avoid the problem of bursting hands to a great extent.

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