Welcome to my world. Once I get to winter, my middle finger gives me the middle finger. Most of the time, it's just a small crack, and usually heals up in a few days. Here and there it gets bad, and I have to use a mesh patch to bowl because the crack hasn't closed up. It is always on one side of my finger, and never one my ring or my thumb. I try to do a good job of using moisturizer in the winter, but I am a man, and I'm not always diligent about it. I can say that getting rid of finger inserts made things much better for me, but it's still an issue when it's cold and dry.
The "patch" kits can be had at nearly every pro shop. It's a bunch of thin, round mesh pieces that you use a crazy glue-like adhesive to cover the crack. It works surprisingly well, actually stays put, and for me doesn't cause any tightness in the finger hole. Downside is it can be tough to remove, and you need acetone or fingernail polish remover to get the residual off. If you can put up with that, it may be a decent, economical way to go.
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