OHbaby! Forums : Help with skin problem https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:44:32 +0000 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:09:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=28500 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Help with skin problem : Lucas pawpaw cream is great for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=764663&title=help-with-skin-problem#764663 Author: LJsmum
Subject: 28500
Posted: 03 September 2009 at 2:09pm

Lucas pawpaw cream is great for all skin problems. It is sticky though so may not be the best in this situation ....but great for scrapes, bites, cuts, nappy rash, et.c]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:09:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=764663&title=help-with-skin-problem#764663 <![CDATA[Help with skin problem : Have you heard of Aveene? Its...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=764541&title=help-with-skin-problem#764541 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 28500
Posted: 03 September 2009 at 12:08pm

Have you heard of Aveene? Its a new range out that does hand cream and face cream etc - its for sensitive or normal skin and it is amazing!

Its really helped my skin and a friend that has really badly dried hands has just started using the hand lotion and swears by it.

Its quite reasonable to - you can get it from the Supermarket, or I know Farmers had a special on it, it was buy 2 Aveene products and get one free - so might be a good chance to try the facial cleanser and moisteriser as well

I have only tried the face stuff and had it for 2 weeks and honestly Im in love!]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:08:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=764541&title=help-with-skin-problem#764541 <![CDATA[Help with skin problem : Oh and I switched our hand soap...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=764407&title=help-with-skin-problem#764407 Author: Mamma2N
Subject: 28500
Posted: 03 September 2009 at 9:46am

Oh and I switched our hand soap to ecostore and that has greatly improved things.   They smell divine too ]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:46:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=764407&title=help-with-skin-problem#764407 <![CDATA[Help with skin problem : Using gloves while washing the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=764385&title=help-with-skin-problem#764385 Author: ISpyCharlie
Subject: 28500
Posted: 03 September 2009 at 9:29am

Using gloves while washing the dishes is a good preventative measure, or do what I do and make it dp's job lol. 

Maybe disinfectant wipes would help after changings the girls? As you can just blot the skin rather then soaking the skin on your hands and scrubbing, though it might sting.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:29:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=764385&title=help-with-skin-problem#764385 <![CDATA[Help with skin problem : I&#039;ve had no luck whatsoever...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=764205&title=help-with-skin-problem#764205 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 28500
Posted: 02 September 2009 at 9:58pm

I've had no luck whatsoever with aqueous cream - though it is great to use when you're shaving your legs

That's true about the hand sanitiser hurting on broken skin - sorry yes, you'll need to sort it first and then start using it as a soap replacement.

The best thing to fix it short term is probably to get some very low level steriod cream from your doctor. ]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:58:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=764205&title=help-with-skin-problem#764205 <![CDATA[Help with skin problem : Thanks Hannibal, my feet are really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=764189&title=help-with-skin-problem#764189 Author: Maya
Subject: 28500
Posted: 02 September 2009 at 9:45pm

Thanks Hannibal, my feet are really bad at the moment so I'm going to try that tonight!

Lisa, I swear by aqueous cream for dry/dermatitisy hands too. Mine are always worse in winter, but I am eternally grateful they aren't as bad as my brother's - he's a chef and had to have 6 mths off on workers comp (he lives in Oz) coz he got chronic dermatitis from washing his hands so often in the kitchen, his hands were literally melting away .]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:45:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=764189&title=help-with-skin-problem#764189 <![CDATA[Help with skin problem : You could try rubbing vaseline...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=764121&title=help-with-skin-problem#764121 Author: hannibal
Subject: 28500
Posted: 02 September 2009 at 8:48pm

You could try rubbing vaseline in at night and putting your hands in gloves - this works great if you have cracked feet - vaseline, wrap in gladwrap and into a sock - within a couple of days feet are healed and I have had my hubby do this with his hand and it worked - inexpensive too!]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:48:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=764121&title=help-with-skin-problem#764121 <![CDATA[Help with skin problem : When my hands were really bad...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=763910&title=help-with-skin-problem#763910 Author: Caro07
Subject: 28500
Posted: 02 September 2009 at 6:25pm

When my hands were really bad I tried using the really mild hand soap (blue one) and then was recommended just washing my hands in aqueous crea. I tried using the hand sanitizer but if the skin is broken it really hurts!!!

I was given medicated hand cream and told to apply it at least 6 times a day! With the amount of handwashing you do you will feel like you are applying it all the time but it is worth persevering with it. You just need to break the cycle. Using a good quality cream at night will give your hands 10-12 hrs to recover.

I would second the Neutrogena Norwegian hand cream too

HTH ]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:25:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=763910&title=help-with-skin-problem#763910 <![CDATA[Help with skin problem : As someone who gets bad eczema...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=763840&title=help-with-skin-problem#763840 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 28500
Posted: 02 September 2009 at 5:24pm

As someone who gets bad eczema on her hands I'd suggest -
a) use a hand sanitiser rather than washing your hands with soap when doing nappy changes. Those liquid hand soaps are very drying. Or at least save the soap for the pooey ones.

b) wear gloves when you do the washing and apply moisturiser to your hands first before putting the gloves on. The heat will help your skin absorb it.

For a non-medicated hand cream the best I've found is that Neutrogena Norwegian Formula stuff.]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:24:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=763840&title=help-with-skin-problem#763840 <![CDATA[Help with skin problem : Thanks ladies Off to buy some...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=763726&title=help-with-skin-problem#763726 Author: lisa85
Subject: 28500
Posted: 02 September 2009 at 3:41pm

Thanks ladies Off to buy some more Eucalyptus oil and Cornstarch ]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:41:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=763726&title=help-with-skin-problem#763726 <![CDATA[Help with skin problem : Tui bee balm is awesome. You...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=763721&title=help-with-skin-problem#763721 Author: Babe
Subject: 28500
Posted: 02 September 2009 at 3:38pm

Tui bee balm is awesome.

You could make up some soap substitute to wash your hands with which'll help with the drying out when nappy changing and I'd add a couple of drops of almond oil too. Try rubbing abit of almond oil into your hands before and after the dishes coz it'll work as a barrier with the water before then help soften and its non-drying afterwards.

2 tbsp of cornstarch
2 tbsp of glycerin
1/2 cup of water
A few drops of Eucalyptus Oil
Mix until smooth. Heat in a double boiler (i.e bowl over a pot of boiling water) until thick and clear - it will have the consistency of pudding. Do not boil. Cool completely and use in place of soap to cleanse your skin. (If jelly is too thick, you may thin it by adding a little water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.) ]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:38:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=763721&title=help-with-skin-problem#763721 <![CDATA[Help with skin problem : I use Tui Bee Balm, its fantastic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=763712&title=help-with-skin-problem#763712 Author: Mamma2N
Subject: 28500
Posted: 02 September 2009 at 3:28pm

I use Tui Bee Balm, its fantastic and doesn't sting when applying it to broken skin. I also use it on DD's dribble rash and botty if its a bit red. Also Luca's Pawpaw ointment is great but a bit too pricey.

I get much the same thing, but funnily enough, with just my left hand
Anyway, HTH and your hands clear up soon ]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:28:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=763712&title=help-with-skin-problem#763712 <![CDATA[Help with skin problem : The skin off my hands is in such...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=763707&title=help-with-skin-problem#763707 Author: lisa85
Subject: 28500
Posted: 02 September 2009 at 3:23pm

The skin off my hands is in such a state at the moment. I have sensitive skin and with changing nappies all day I'm constantly washing my hands plus I've got my hands in dishwater every day As a result the skin between my fingers is cracking and peeling away which leaves me feeling like my hands are on fire Anyone know any good tricks to get them back to being soft and supple. I'm not really a fan of looking like I have leprosy! I've been using the girls bum cream and it soothes the burning feeling but it's not doing a lot for the healing.]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:23:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28500&PID=763707&title=help-with-skin-problem#763707