Yes, those split fingertips occur in printers and masons too.
When the skin gets defatted by solvents, it cracks.
Aquaphor ointment is good, too. There are cotton gloves you can wear after putting on the ointments --they are called Dermal Gloves, and sold in most pharmacies. At least they can order them for you, if they are not on the shelf.
Making sure you eat enough good fats will also restore your skin faster and keep it more resistant. Flax oil, especially. Rubbing evening primrose on the skin also works. It will heal and also prevent.
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