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# Dry Hands

## Quick Summary

Dry hands are rough-feeling, tight, flaky-looking, or cracked-feeling hands that keep returning when washing, sanitizer, detergent, weather, or friction repeatedly removes moisture support. A hand-specific routine usually needs after-washing moisturizer plus trigger reduction.

## Causes

Common causes include hot water, frequent soap use, sanitizer, detergent, dishwashing, cleaning products, low humidity, cold air, glove friction, paper handling, and occupational wet work. Lotion may also feel insufficient if it is applied only after hands are already tight, if the texture is very light, or if it is not reapplied after washing. Some fragrance-heavy or tingly products can feel uncomfortable on cracked-feeling hands. The routine goal is to reduce avoidable irritants, moisturize at the right time, and protect hands during wet or harsh tasks.

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