The tape idea sounds good, too. I used to use super glue to close the
splits and it worked well, but the Working Hands allowed all the splits to
heal. Also, it's not greasy.


"akiley" wrote in message
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Here in Michigan I get bad cracks and splits on my fingertips in the winter.
My INSTANT solution is Nexcare First Aid Tape. It's much cheaper at Meijer
department store. (a Michigan only chain??) It's almost double price at
CVS. (6 bucks or so)

I cut this tape in narrow strips about 1/4 inch by 2 or 2.5 inches long and
stretch it over the split. When I then use your fingers I don't get the
pain from pressure opening the split more as the tape holds it together.
This waterproof elastic tape has a way of moisturizing the split when left
on overnight. Nicely healed in the AM. I hate greasing my hands up with
stuff and so far haven't had much luck even with a prescription product
called Ammonium Lactate.

But I'll try that Lowes stuff at night. ... Aaron