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First we do visual checks. Look at the condition of the skin by examing palms and the backs of the hands.Check nails and cuticles for any signs of infection.

Next touch the hands. Check if the skin is rough or smooth;cracks;infection;colour of the skin.

Look in between the fingers for any signs of irritation.

Cuticles-har/exessively thick/dry/cracked

Skin around nails - dry or bitten,any signs of infection

Check each nail - flexible,smooth,colour,free edge(white),lunula (visible);strong,peels,breaks

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