Author Topic: Very Dry Hands (Read 4800 times)

Butterbean · « **on:** March 04, 2010, 06:29:38 AM »

A recent increase in obsessive hand-washing = pretty dry hands.

Anyone have a good intensive hand cream they suggest?

Does anyone here wear gloves w/cream to bed?

Migs?

newmom · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2010, 06:32:41 AM »

nothing like a good hand parrafain treatment. I wear socks with peppermint cream to bed every now and then. Try Bonds medicated cream, not greasy at all

w8m8 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2010, 06:35:40 AM »

I use Corn Huskers Lotion it works really well for me , I have never been able to wear gloves at all even for a minute.

I've used it with Shea butter a few times in the winter for my feet too.

Princess L · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2010, 07:00:20 AM »

I have a friend who has some sort of weird skin condition where she doesn't produce moisture. She needs prescription lotions, but for her hands she like this stuff. A little goes a long way. I didn't care for it though.

I've heard great things about Udder Cream.

BayGBM · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2010, 07:21:46 AM »

This is the lotion I use most often now, and I never have a problem with dry skin Though when I lived in snowy places like New England, in Winter I often applied baby oil to my skin immediately after a shower (though while still in the shower), then pat the skin dry with a towel; if necessary you can still apply lotion afterwards. This was excellent defense against dry skin!

YoungBlood · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2010, 10:29:41 AM »

Quote from: Princess L on March 04, 2010, 07:00:20 AM

I have a friend who has some sort of weird skin condition where she doesn't produce moisture.

I wish I had her problem!

Some musicians have been known to call me "Nasty Hand" because when I sit in on their guitar-even for 2 songs- my sweat just fouls up the strings and....it ain't pretty. $:-\$

Nasty Hand Syndrome....don't let it happen to you!

tonymctones · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2010, 01:06:46 PM »

I dont play the guitar but my hands sweat pretty bad, If i put my hand palm down on a desk for a min or so and move it there will definitely be a area of moisture where my hand was

and gloves to bed...really?

Parker · « **Reply #7 on:** March 04, 2010, 01:09:43 PM »

Quote from: Princess L on March 04, 2010, 07:00:20 AM

I have a friend who has some sort of weird skin condition where she doesn't produce moisture. She needs prescription lotions, but for her hands she like this stuff. A little goes a long way. I didn't care for it though.

I've heard great things about Udder Cream.

I use that as well. My body chemistry has changed since I hit 32. When I was younger I had only skin, especially on my face, much to my annoyance. Now, my face is dry. I have to constantly oil my face, whether it be lotion or moisturizer. I can wash my face and 30 minutes later it's dry as the sahara. I was wondering if it could be because of my HCTZ medication. Aquaphor healing ointment is good as well.

Princess L · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2010, 02:18:51 PM »

Quote from: Parker on March 04, 2010, 01:09:43 PM

I use that as well. My body chemistry has changed since I hit 32. When I was younger I had only skin, especially on my face, much to my annoyance. Now, my face is dry. I have to constantly oil my face, whether it be lotion or moisturizer. I can wash my face and 30 minutes later it's dry as the sahara. I was wondering if it could be because of my HCTZ medication. Aquaphor healing ointment is good as well.

What are you using as a cleanser on your face? Shaving with a razor or electric? Aftershave? Do you take fish oil? Aquaphor is too greasy IMO.

Parker · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2010, 02:29:28 PM »

Quote from: Princess L on March 04, 2010, 02:18:51 PM

What are you using as a cleanser on your face? Shaving with a razor or electric? Aftershave? Do you take fish oil? Aquaphor is too greasy IMO.

I use a razor, and I use Gillette Foamy for Sensitive Skin, I don't really use aftershave, because that drys me out. I use Neutrogena Face Scrub Razor Defense on and off. I should be taking more fish oil. What is odd is that if I use Proactiv Repairing lotion, I have a slight oily ness, but I don't dry out.

Also, my lips have been drying out as well, since 2 winters ago. And I could have chapstick but doesn't work. Aquaphor does it.

Tommy, I have the sweaty hands as well, it's on and off, when I was younger, it was more on than off. I always thought it was nerves, or possibly a lack of vit d, don't know.

ToxicAvenger · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2010, 06:05:36 PM »

i douse my face with gasoline and lite a match....wooompfff!

i do that with my poobes also...now DATS hardcore

ToxicAvenger · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2010, 06:07:27 PM »

Quote from: STella on March 04, 2010, 06:29:38 AM

Does anyone here wear gloves w/cream to bed?

eww stells ewwwwww....that squelchy...(somehow squelchy perfectly describes it) feeling i can only imagine one would get from that.....like getting ones foot caught in wetmuck and pulling it out...

shudder

Migs · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2010, 07:07:52 PM »

don't touch me.

okay maybe just a little.

They do have special mittens with lotion works well. I got those and the socks for someone before and they liked them very much

Sara · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2010, 07:33:17 PM »

I've never tried gloves while sleeping. The best, non-greasy hand lotion i've found is E.L.F. (vanilla coconut = divine).

tonymctones · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2010, 10:20:51 PM »

I really dont understand how the gloves at night is supposed to help

yng466 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 05, 2010, 02:15:04 AM »

TRY JUST PLAIN OLD OLIVE OIL,THE CONSTANT WASHING STRIPS THE NATURAL OILS FROM YOUR SKIN LEAVING IT DRY AND ROUGH.

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #16 on:** March 05, 2010, 04:20:24 PM »

Quote from: STella on March 04, 2010, 06:29:38 AM

A recent increase in obsessive hand-washing = pretty dry hands.

Anyone have a good intensive hand cream they suggest?

Does anyone here wear gloves w/cream to bed?

I should snap a picture of my hands, they're literally look like I dipped them in powdered sugar beween all my fingers.

I've heard that gloves with corn huskers is really good to use.

Princess L · « **Reply #17 on:** March 05, 2010, 08:43:34 PM »

Quote from: tonymctones on March 04, 2010, 10:20:51 PM

I really dont understand how the gloves at night is supposed to help

Holds in the moisture and heat which penetrates more. The gloves should be cotton so they "breathe"

drkaje · « **Reply #18 on:** March 06, 2010, 07:47:03 AM »

Just wash them less.

ToxicAvenger · « **Reply #19 on:** March 06, 2010, 09:31:49 AM »

Quote from: drkaje on March 06, 2010, 07:47:03 AM

Just wash them less.

some people cant...i have a hand washing OCD...although not bad i do wash my hands even after i tie my shoelaces... $:-\$

however mine dont get dry..