[Ed Sukach]

I'm so excited I'd pinch myself if my fingers weren't so cracked from photo chemistry.
Oh yeah, does anyone have "finger-tip agony" advice?
Ka

I'd get some good gloves and keep my hands out of the chemistry. The alkalies must be stripping the oils from your skin to make it crack. Find some good stuff like "Crack Creme" or Udder Butter" to restore the skin.

Seems to me I've seen something called "Bag Balm"... same application. It was recommended for guarding against chapping - and seemed to work very well for preventing frostbite.