The same guidelines for bathing and using moisturizers that are used to prevent chapped hands also can be used to treat chapped hands.
There are no side effects to treatment, unless an individual is allergic to moisturizers. Those individuals should choose unscented or hypoallergenic moisturizers.
Moisturizer should be applied to the skin on a regular basis as needed. This will help prevent symptoms from returning
Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.