Dry Skin Relief: Remedies for Cracked Hands & Feet

Dry skin patches in the winter require intense hydration from ingredients like shea butter and oatmeal. Learn how to treat cracked diabetic feet, soothe itchy skin with specialized baths, and manage chapped lips caused by environmental allergies.

How to Care for Skin After a Cast is Removed

Skin requires special treatment after a cast is removed. The skin will be sensitive to touch and muscles are weak due to the immobilization of the cast. Give your skin some special care to help it regain its original condition.

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How to Bathe With an Arm Sling

A broken bone, sprain, dislocated shoulder or other arm injury requiring a sling creates a difficult, but not impossible, bathing experience. Still, skipping a dip into your bathtub isn’t an option for most. When you have to wear a sling it will take a bit more time, patience and creativity in order to stay clean.

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What Are the Treatments for Lip Fissures?

Lip fissures are severe cracks in the lips and corners of the mouth. The cracks are painful, may bleed and often recurring. According to Dr. Charles Heaton of the University of Cincinnati’s Department of Dermatology, fissures occur for different reasons.

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