by "BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
Published 11/27/2017 at 22:49
by "BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
Published 11/27/2017 at 22:49
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(A Peugot Hoggar concept in a dry-ish looking environment, to keep it related).
Mrs. Baconsandwich gets really badly cracked skin on her hands - on the edge of the nail, right at the tips of her hands and thumbs. It’s hard for her to be constantly applying lotion, as she’s washing her hands a lot during the day (taking care of two small kids is messy business). Crazy glue seems to work for a little bit, but it eventually either washes off or cracks again. Anyone know of any lotions that work really well for cracked/dried skin?
At this point I think she should probably visit a dermatologist, but finding time to do so is a bit tricky.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
11/27/2017 at 22:52, STARS: 4
Bag balm. Stinks but it works.
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
11/27/2017 at 22:52, STARS: 2
O-Keefs Working Hands.
"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
11/27/2017 at 22:56, STARS: 0
I get this too, I’m outside a lot in the winter. I put on Aquaphor at bedtime, and use the O Keefe’s Working hands during the day, too sometimes - both were mentioned by others.
For the worst cracks, I’ll use Coverlet band-aids with aquaphor overnight and during the day as long as I can keep them on. Coverlets are awesome.
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
11/27/2017 at 22:56, STARS: 2
Start with diet. Is she drinking lots of water? Getting enough veggies? Many skin issues can be improved—if not solved entirely—just by changing foods and increasing water intake. After that... My friends in the makeup/skincare biz always use fancy tanning lotion before bed solely as a moisturizer. Seems to work for them!
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
11/27/2017 at 23:05, STARS: 0
I’ve been getting that a lot lately too. Cracked heel cream seems to work pretty well.
"BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
11/27/2017 at 23:05, STARS: 0
That could be part of it. She’s still breast feeding, so I imagine that requires a higher water intake. And there’s always room for improvement with the veggies.
There’s been a few other products mentioned here that I’m tempted to check out.
"Chuckles" (chucklesw37)
11/27/2017 at 23:08, STARS: 1
Lots of good advice here, but I’ll chime in and say switch to a lotion soap if possible, and to try washing hands with room temperature water. Hot water and cold water aren’t great for dry skin. Keep the temp somewhere in the middle, and definitely avoid any foam soap as they seem to dry out your hands more. Also avoid hand sanitizer.
"BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
11/27/2017 at 23:09, STARS: 0
Hah! It took me a bit to figure out where the name came from. That reminds me of when Shania Twain mentioned she used utter balm on her lips - and the next day a ton of farm supplies were sold out of it. :P
Looks like it is for sale up here, as well as a few of the other products people have mentioned.
"BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
11/27/2017 at 23:12, STARS: 0
The water temperature thing might be a bit tricky. We’ve got hot water on demand, which seems to take forever to actually get the water up to temperature. (Sure, save on water heating costs, but spend more on water. Hah!). For soap we generally use liquid hand soap, but a lotion soap is an interesting idea. She doesn’t use much in the way of hand sanitizer.
"Birddog" (maintmgt)
11/27/2017 at 23:15, STARS: 0
Corn Husker’s lotion. I’ve been using it for 20+ years.
A quick visit to a good dermatologist is always a good idea though.
"Chuckles" (chucklesw37)
11/27/2017 at 23:23, STARS: 0
Hand sanitizer that’s alcohol based makes for very dry hands. I have the same problem every year when it gets cold. In the evenings I usually end up putting lotion on so thick that I can’t use a touchscreen for an hour. It sucks.
If your hot water is very hot, that can definitely contribute to dry hands. As others have mentioned, drinking enough water for proper hydration helps too.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
11/27/2017 at 23:32, STARS: 1
"merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc" (merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc)
11/27/2017 at 23:34, STARS: 0
The liquid bandage is my go to for winter cracked skin. That and some nutrgenia (sp) hand cream at night with gloves if it’s really bad.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
11/27/2017 at 23:53, STARS: 0
I know how she feels. Being in a wheelchair means my hands are always coming in contact with whatever winter throws at everyone else’s shoes. When I lived up north, I had constant cracking in my fingers, and the road salt Michigan likes to lay down so liberally didn’t help.
Here’s what she needs to do. First, when she gets cracks (she will, nothing can completely stop it), put band-aids with antibiotic ointment on the ends at night just before bed. They won’t stay on during the day with repeated washing, but at night at least they will help them heal faster. In the dead of winter, my hands look like a tree frog’s, but whatever, it works. Second, carry a tube of lotion in her pocket at work and apply liberally after each washing. At home, put a bottle at each sink, like I do. Lubriderm for extreme dry skin is good. Eucerin cream is even better. The best stuff is Working Hands cream. At night, slather on a whole bunch and then put on some vinyl gloves (or latex, but powder-free either way). It feels funny but lets the stuff really sink in.
HHFP is right about Bag Balm. That stuff is great for at night with the gloves, and it’s cheaper, but it does stink.
"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
11/27/2017 at 23:57, STARS: 0
I have similar problems due to a lifetime of eczema. When I get those really painful cracks (they’re technically called fissures, I believe), I coat them liberally with Neosporin and put a band-aid over top. Loop one across the tip of the finger, and secure it with a second around the last finger joint. They should be gone in about two days.
Apply moisturizer immediately after washing your hands, even if they are still moist. The lotion will help keep in the moisture. Go for something basic, without lots of perfumes or any alcohol. I’m a big fan of the basic Eucerin, in the tub. It’s what we put on my son who also has bad eczema. Look for the ingredient Methylchloroisothiazolinone. It’s in TONS of creams and cosmetics, and some people are VERY allergic to it. It can cause inflammation of the skin which can lead to cracking as the skin dries.
Good luck. These things suck, but keeping the cracks moist and covered will allow the skin to heal.
"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
11/28/2017 at 00:18, STARS: 0
I wash my hands a lot between contact lenses, cooking, cat litter scooping, etc. Plus I live in Wisconsin where it gets cold and dry for a good chunk of the year, and I do way too much weight lifting so my hands are calloused to all hell. In the winter if my hands aren’t proactively taken care of I’ll get eczema on them.
What works best for me is to slather my hands every night before bed with a moisturizer with dimethicone in it. It’s a skin protectant. Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion or its Walmart knockoff are good options. Aveeno Skin Relief is like the next level up and I’m not sure Walmart knocked it off yet. There are several variants of Curel that have it as well, including Original , Fragrance Free , Ultra Healing and Rough Skin Rescue . I haven’t tried these though. I would probably avoid the Rough Skin Rescue because it has alpha hydroxyl acid, which is an ingredient used to soften up skin, but it can also lead to sensitivity. If you’re checking out other brands, basically you do want dimethicone and don’t want AHA.
"themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles" (themanwithsauce)
11/28/2017 at 00:38, STARS: 1
I don’t paply lotion during the day, but I do apply vaseline at night. It seals up the skin, so it can heal/repair while you sleep. I also switched from vaseline to a generic salve that has a buttload of aloe vera in it. This is my first winter using it and it is doing an excellent job of pushing back against the dry and cold winter air. I get the cracked, bloody knucles every year unless I do this. And again, I’m not applying it during the day, just at night and in the morning. Sort of like brushing my teeth.
"themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles" (themanwithsauce)
11/28/2017 at 00:41, STARS: 1
"random001" (random001)
11/28/2017 at 06:22, STARS: 1
So if you want to pamper the Mrs. and help heal hands and feet up, try looking for a parafin bath. It heats up a moisturizing wax that you dip your hands and feet in a few times. The heat helps drive the moisturizer in. It also feels really nice, and leads to a relaxed and appreciative wifey.
"Tapas" (tapas)
11/28/2017 at 07:33, STARS: 0
Use chapstick instead of lotion, if the cracked skin hurts.
Its more “heavy duty” and waxy than lotion and will insulate your skin, unless you wash hands.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
11/28/2017 at 08:02, STARS: 1
"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
11/28/2017 at 08:14, STARS: 0
I use nivea essential almond oil it helps a lot. My sister has really dry skin and she has some gloves she wears at night and she puts lotion on before wearing them so it soaks into her skin.
Also my grandpa was a farmer and swore by this stuff called bag balm. It’s for the udders of cows, but you can use it on hands. It’s intense and will leave them kinda greasy until it totally soaks in but you can feel it work.
"Kailand09" (kailand09)
11/28/2017 at 14:31, STARS: 0
A lifetime of bleeding hands in the winter has taught me to things actually work immediately.
One: the melted wax bath you can buy. You dip your hands in and let it dry and get into your skin. Works great.
Even better- get gloves that are comfortable, put Vaseline on your hands, and then put the gloves on. Do this when you go to bed, wake up and be amazed at your skin when the gloves come off.