rob_cranfill Posted April 25, 2001 Share Posted April 25, 2001 (No, not some kind of tiny offwidth....) I don't know the proper phrase to describe this, but last weekend I went climbing at Leavenworth, and after doing three 5.9 cracks, I look at my thumbs and say "Hey, what are those cracks in my thumbs?" (said in the voice of the young Bill Cosby). My friends said it was a common complaint - pressure cracks in the calluses beside and 'above' (toward the tip of) the nail. Deep, icky things. I've had 'em taped for the last four days, and think they're healing OK, but I wanna know how to prevent 'em. People have suggested various things: file the calluses down; keep 'em soft with Aloe Vera gel; keep 'em soft by hand-washing my dishes (never!). I was wondering if this is the sort of thing people use "Bag Balm" for? Any other suggestions? = rob ------------------ rob.cranfill@att.net My home page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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