Q. I read a question about fingertips cracking near the nails. For years I’ve been using, with near overnight success, a product called Corona Ointment (original formula). It’s for horse and cow hooves and cuts on large and small animals.
This product is 50 percent lanolin. It’s surprisingly inexpensive.
A. We have been writing about “barnyard beauty aids” for decades. Some topical products designed for animals are also quite helpful (and affordable) for people. One caution, though: lanolin allergy may be a problem for some.
Another reader offered this: “The person with dry skin around fingernails might benefit from Hoofmaker. Groomers use it on horses’ hooves. I rub it around my nails while I am watching the evening news. I also put a little on my feet and toenails just before I hop into bed.”
We also heard this from a reader: “The teacher who needs to heal her raw hands without making them greasy should try Udderly Smooth Udder Cream. It’s the best thing I’ve found. It really makes a difference and the skin absorbs it so the hands are not greasy afterward.” The reader noted that it is advertised on our website. (Udderly Smooth also sponsors our syndicated radio show.)
