My hands
get bad rash looking things on the knuckles and crack and
bleed. The doctor says it’s exzema, but I can’t seem to control it.
I could really use some advice on this. I wash my hands a lot so that
doesn’t help. I need something that is easy and won’t leave me stuck
in the bathroom because I forgot to open the door first and the knob
is too slippery. It also can not feel grimy because I will wash it
off. I can not stand for my hands to feel dirty! Well thanks for
your input! Take care everyone and I hope you are having a great week!
Shea
November 29th, 2006 at 10:03 pm
I kind of have the same problem, but mine is just on one finger and it doesn’t
bleed. The problem is you wash your hands TOO much. You strip the natural
moisture from you hands and dry out your hands where the layer of skin is
already thin… If you need to wash your hands a lot, use BASIS, I swear by it.
It makes your hands actually feel clean, but it doesn’t dry out your hands. It’s
in in clear light green bottle. It’s a face wash, but I just use it also for my
hands.
You must moisturize after everytime you wash your hands. And don’t do the
dishes! Have someone else if you can! Otherwise you gloves…Laundry too, don’t
do housework without cotton gloves. I also wrap my finger in jojoba oil at
night. That was the best thing I found so far. I just soak a gauze pad in
olive/jojoba oil/shea butter and tape it around my finger. Try it and you’ll see
the results in about 2 or 3 days!
Best!
Shefy
Shea
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November 30th, 2006 at 2:23 am
Hi Shea
What kind of soap are you using on your hands?
If you are using anti-bacterial stop if you can, it can be very
irritating. Plain old soap (unscented and made with lye) is best.
I know how you feel about stuff on your hands. I can’t stand the
feeling of any lotion or cream on my palms. When I put something on
my hands I put some on the back of my hand and then rub the back of my
hands together. I work as a nurse and started this after my shift
because I put on cream in my car right when I finish work for the
drive home. Needless to say slippery hands on a stearing wheel is not
a good thing.
Hope this helps
Jean
November 30th, 2006 at 9:34 am
I agree with Shefy below. I work at a factory and have to wash my hands
frequently so I know how you feel.
Also, Jojoba Oil is a very light oil. At night before you go to bed just
rub it in your hands real well. It takes about 10min. to really soak in well
and doesn’t make your skin feel super greasy like petroleum jelly does. You
could even use Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil and put on cotton gloves
at night. (Olive Oil is a bit heaver but since it is Extra Virgin Cold
Pressed is lighter than normal Olive Oil and doesn’t have a strong smell) I
use it on my scalp eczema sometimes.
Also, there is a product called "Un-Petroleum Jelly" which is thicker and
has been used with success by some people on this list.
Also, when you take a shower you may want to use latex or vinyl gloves when
you wash up. The soap and shampoo may be harsher than you think.
Alison
I kind of have the same problem, but mine is just on one finger and it
doesn’t bleed. The problem is you wash your hands TOO much. You strip the
natural moisture from you hands and dry out your hands where the layer of
skin is already thin… If you need to wash your hands a lot, use BASIS, I
swear by it. It makes your hands actually feel clean, but it doesn’t dry out
your hands. It’s in in clear light green bottle. It’s a face wash, but I
just use it also for my hands.
You must moisturize after everytime you wash your hands. And don’t do the
dishes! Have someone else if you can! Otherwise you gloves…Laundry too,
don’t do housework without cotton gloves. I also wrap my finger in jojoba
oil at night. That was the best thing I found so far. I just soak a gauze
pad in olive/jojoba oil/shea butter and tape it around my finger. Try it and
you’ll see the results in about 2 or 3 days!
Best!
Shefy
Shea
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November 30th, 2006 at 4:11 pm
i have eczema only on hands too. i wear cotton gloves all day just thin ones
you buy from the chemist. buy lots of pairs (quite cheap a couple of
dollars) and wear them under rubber gloves when working. try to avoid
washing hands as much as possible just change the gloves if you feel dirty.
and if you do wash hands just use water only. at night put plenty of jojoba
oil on under gloves
melinda