How to Treat Fingertips Cracks
- 1). Seal the fingertip cracks temporarily with a liquid bandage.
- 2). Apply first aid antibiotic ointment to the fingertip cracks twice daily.
- 3). Use a product with 1 percent hydrocortisone twice a day to heal the cracks.
- 4). Slather hands with a layer of a gentle barrier hand cream on top of a hydrocortisone product at night. Wear cotton gloves while you sleep to help the products penetrate the skin.
- 5). Wear dishwashing gloves to wash dishes or do chores where your hands may come into contact with cleaning products or water.
- 6). Limit your hands' exposure to water.
- 7). Wash hands with a mild cleanser and reapply hand cream every time you wash your hands.