Do your hands get so severely chapped in the winter that simply putting lotion on them isn't enough? If, for example, you have a job where you have to wash your hands frequently, or you work outdoors but are unable to wear gloves, your hands may become so dry that they crack and bleed, and this can be extremely painful. Here's a simple way to take care of this that doesn't require purchasing expensive lotions or treatments.
As part of your nightly preparation for bed, apply a liberal coating of Vaseline or A&D Ointment only on the backs of your hands in the affected areas. Apply the ointment to both hands.
Place a sandwich bag over one of your hands.
Wrap masking tape around your wrist to keep the bag in place. If you do not have these materials, you could wear gloves to keep the Vaseline in place.
Slip a bag over the other hand and secure it with tape as well.
Remove the bags in the morning when you wake and discard them.
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