Calluses - Care and Feeding

[diegom]

Apparently I've been playing more that I used to, and I have the calluses in my fretting hand to prove it. Yes, I've been playing a lot of sliding vibrato stuff (+ - 1/2 step). NO BLISTERS!
I've doing the nightly treatment with https://www.amazon.com/Gena-Healthy-Hoof-Cream-Ounce/dp/B0006Q00ZI on my cuticles and fingertips.

Here's my problem: My calluses CRACKED! It seems this modern handwashing thing really dries the skin! I thought I was taking care of my fingers, but now I have this very painful cut, right on the tip of my finger!
I know am I posting in technique, but please don't tell me to change how I play! I like my calluses! I like how harmonics just pop right off. I just need some guidance as to how to keep my calluses from cracking! Is there any way to prevent this?

Thanks!

Diego

 

[Vinny_G]

To prevent your calluses from cracking, I don't see much better than moisturizing hand cream. And to be able to play with these cracks, you can put a little bit of cyanoacrylate glue on your fingertips.

 

[diegom]

Thank you, Vinny! I've been using cyanoacrylate glue for the past few days. Now I found "Nu Skin". Same thing, but it seems to be gentler to the surrounding skin. Still, good old cyanoacrylate works much better!
I guess now I have to shop for a better mousturizer.

Be well!

Diego

 

[Vinny_G]

Take care

 

[Coolhandjjl]

This is good stuff:
Body Moisturizers, Creams & Lotions | CeraVe

If you have cracking, you may have a fungus. I suggest seeing a dermatologist.

 

[diegom]

If you have cracking, you may have a fungus. I suggest seeing a dermatologist.

I don't know if I should thank you, or be deeply offended!!!



LOL! Thanks for the recommendation!!