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Originally Posted by Selenay

Recently, I have been afflicted with the most horrific chapped skin ever.

I don't know why it's so horrific this year, but my hands are chapped and dry to the point of bleeding.

I don't know if this might apply to you, but I've noticed that the difference between having a dishwasher and not having a dishwasher is cracked and bleeding skin... hot water and dish detergent strip the oils right out of a person's hands lickety-split. Combined with central heating that dries the air, that can spell disaster for hands.

If that might be the case for you, the answer might be to wear gloves when washing dishes. Also, a liberal application of Vaseline covered by thick white socks (or gloves) while you sleep will heal some really badly chapped skin pretty fast, sometimes in a day or two. (Generic brands don't seem to work as well as Vaseline, dunno why.)

Whatever the case may be, Selly, I hope your hands feel better soon!