Originally Posted by: dean.hewitt

Its week 4 now and the fingers are still similar.

I'm getting used to the calluces and desensitised finger tips.

I'm using hand moisturiser every now and then to help stop the cracking.

I have lost a bit of the calluce on my ring finger as it cracked then caught on some clothes and tore a bit. Doesn't seem to hurt to play so I guess its ok.

A couple of days ago I kind of shed that outer layer of dead skin that had formed on my finger tips. This is about 6 months of playing for 30 to 60 minutes a day most days. My fingers look better and the calluses are still there but not so gross looking. I have definitely lost some sensitivity in my fingertips and I know what you mean about not always being able to feel when your fingers are square on.