Painful, cracked fingertips are usually due to dry skin. Causes may include cold weather, harsh cleaning products, or excessive handwashing. Cracked fingers may be a sign of a condition, like eczema, ...

Winter can be the skin's ultimate nemesis, and for extremities like the hands that we often forget, dryness, dehydration and discomfort are all common around this time of year. "Hands face a perfect ...

From a young age, Steven Levy had an idea of how dramatically psoriasis can impact physical and mental health. “My dad had it,” recalls Levy, a TV producer in Los Angeles. “Growing up, I watched him ...

No one has to tell you (or your dry, cracked heels, knuckles, and cheeks) that winter can do a number on your skin. But there’s a difference between chapped skin needing extra moisturizer and a more ...

Dry hands can be caused by a variety of daily lifestyle factors including harsh weather conditions and frequent washing. The latter is often required by those working in healthcare settings, including ...