Extreemely dry hands
#105
Please let your M.D. know! Very dry skin, like you describe, is associated with hypothyroid disease, among other conditions.
That said, I've had very good luck with skin protection products from The Honey Guy at www.honeyguy.com
I started using his products when he had a booth at the Houston International Quilt Show, years ago. I really like them.
That said, I've had very good luck with skin protection products from The Honey Guy at www.honeyguy.com
I started using his products when he had a booth at the Houston International Quilt Show, years ago. I really like them.
#107
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Southern Minnesota
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My dad's fingers used to bleed. He tried everything to help relieve the discomfort and heal the sores. What finally worked for him was Preparation H. A little strange but it really healed him fingertips.
Good luck.
Good luck.
#108
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,281
I've found plain old olive oil to be very effective. Wash your hands, rub a little oil into your hands, being careful to cover your fingertips and nails, too. Put on some 100% cotton gloves overnight. Or you could use some Vitamin E oil, but it may have some fragrance in it.
#109
if you want to go a different route you could try this get a pair of cotton gloves,then lather your hands with vegetable oil and wear the gloves overnight.It does help but I know I didn't care for having to wear gloves in bed overnight lol
#110
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 2,440
Julie, I have the same problem with the corners of my thumbs cracking with deep crevices. It hurts so much and constantly have bandaids on them. The only thing that I find heals them is the Neosporin. I put it on at night and cover with bandaids. I remove the bandaids in the morning and keep them off until nighttime. I also use rubber gloves when my hands are in water. I like the other suggestions that the girls had and I think I will try some of those lotions.
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