Skin Care Articles

skin care tips for dry, cracked gardener's hands
Skin Care Tips for Dry, Cracked Gardener’s Hands

By Cynthia Bailey MD

At this point in the summer, there are a lot of gardeners with dry, cracked hands and fingers etched with the stains of plants and garden soil. It’s a seasonal ritual, but that literal "green thumb" doesn’t ...

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Splitting Fingernails that are Cracked, Dry, and Brittle; Dermatologist's Tips

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Splitting cracked, dry and brittle fingernails are a common problem for some people. The problem gets worse as we age and our skin, hair and nails become more prone to dryness. You use your nails like handy ...

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Pandemic of Dry Hands; hand sanitizers, the Swine Flu and tips to save your hands

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Pandemic of dry hands thanks to the Swine Flu, hand washing and hand sanitizers - your hands are going to need special attention this year! I've never seen so many patients with severely dry hands in all my ...

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