Help with skin problem
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Topic: Help with skin problem
Posted By: lisa85
Subject: Help with skin problem
Date 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.-------------  
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Posted By: Mamma2N
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 3:28pm
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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 
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Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 3:38pm
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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.) -------------   
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 3:41pm
Thanks ladies  Off to buy some more Eucalyptus oil and Cornstarch -------------
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 5:24pm
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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. -------------  
 
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Posted By: Caro07
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 6:25pm
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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 ------------- Caroline, SAHM to 2 boys, S (4 years old) and J (2 years old) 
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Posted By: hannibal
Date 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! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 9:45pm
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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  .-------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 9:58pm
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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. -------------
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Posted By: ISpyCharlie
Date Posted: 03 September 2009 at 9:29am
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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. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Mamma2N
Date 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 
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 03 September 2009 at 12:08pm
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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! ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: LJsmum
Date Posted: 03 September 2009 at 2:09pm
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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 -------------  
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