Preventing split fingertips in cold weather

[stuckmotor]

Additionally, as treatment for a split, it is helpful to thin the skin in the area of the crack. They all seem to originate in the "valleys" between fingerprint ridges. Careful filing with a sapphire or diamond grit nailfile can inhibit the crack and limit stress as it heals.

That sounds like it'll be worth me trying.

 

[stuckmotor]

In keeping with my policy of trying the cheapest suggestion first, my glycerin arrived today. It feels kind of tacky in comparison to the Aquaphor I usually use and I think I'm going to like it.

We sound like a bunch of women discussing skin care products but if any of these suggestions prevents even one day with a stinging split fingertip, my ego will just have to take the hit.

 

[ponytug]

@stuckmotor once you have tried a few things, I would not be afraid to customize something for your skin, doing things like mixing the glycerin with your aquaphor, or bag balm or whatever. Mixing while warm helps.

All the best,

Peter

 

[RayIN]

In keeping with my policy of trying the cheapest suggestion first, my glycerin arrived today. It feels kind of tacky in comparison to the Aquaphor I usually use and I think I'm going to like it.

We sound like a bunch of women discussing skin care products but if any of these suggestions prevents even one day with a stinging split fingertip, my ego will just have to take the hit.

I think you'll be happy with the results, which doesn't seem to fade away when washing your hands. I use pure glycerin every night.