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Painful Hand Dryness and Cooking

ECBG — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 02:10:38 GMT

We prepare, wash and cook.

I get advanced painful dermatitis from the repeated hand washing. Do you deal with this?

What do you use? Thanks!

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house_cat — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 02:22:49 GMT

@ECBG

Yes! Mine have been known to crack and bleed on occasion.

It doesn't help that the humidity where I live has been in the single digits. I've tried using gloves, but they're not practical when I'm cooking and prepping. My dermatologist recommended CereVe lotion and it helps, but I have to leave it at my sink and apply it multiple times a day. I buy it at Walmart where it's approx $10 for a medium sized pump bottle and I have at least one bottle in every room of my house. It has no fragrance and it's not greasy.

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slover — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 02:26:18 GMT

I use first aid beauty moisturzer works great

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In-x-s — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 02:28:04 GMT

O'Keefe's working hands cream!!

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sassenach1 — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 02:32:24 GMT

I know how miserable this is! O'Keefe's Working Hands is excellent. Also, sleeping with a thick layer of Aquaphor with cotton gloves will heal your hands.

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SouthFlorida321 — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 02:43:09 GMT

@ECBG I get it too, but I don't need excessive washing. I can get an eczema breakout in between fingers when I don't follow my food intolerance list. I use cortisone cream to clear it up from the Doctor prescription strength.. Over the counter products do not work for me.

Gloves, make things worse for eczema because of the moisture. I use them for short tasks though. I never wore a wedding band 24-7 because of it - constant irritation.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 02:56:46 GMT

I use the Philosophy hand creams. Indulgent, but there is incentive to use them (for me) because I like the fragrance.

Otherwise I'll do nothing and the hands are a mess. I do find these creams to be healing without greasiness.

Sometimes I put the cream on and then a pair of gloves, and walk the dog. Dual purposes - protection, but therapy.

I work outside much of the year and grub in the dirt and lift things with sharp edges. And cook, and clean.

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hopi — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 03:00:58 GMT

Latex free, powder free, disposable gloves. Use them for everything. Your hands will clear up quick. Protect them. No cream can do that.

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colliemom4 — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 03:31:24 GMT

I get this and it drives me crazy. I'm allergic to many cleaning products too, so I wear the disposable gloves. They work well for me. I also use Aveno lotion daily and Aquaphor at night.

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sweetee2 — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 03:48:12 GMT

Just be happy you don't have Psoriasis. You have to deal with this on a daily basis and their is no amount of cream lotion or potion will help because there is no cure.

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KathyM23 — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 06:16:41 GMT

Best thing I have found is CeraVe creme recommended by my dermartologist. He said to use the creme, not the lotion. It works like a charm. No sense spending alot of money for moisturesand skin conditioners, etc. when this drugstore product actually seems to heal cracked and very dry, flaky skin.

After 3 weeks in the hospital, I came home with skin looking like a turtle. All nice and back to normal now thanks to CeraVe.

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Lila4Now — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 08:38:06 GMT

I have eczema, and my hands are always on the dry side. I get relief from CeraVe cream. The cream works much better than the lotion form for me. My dermatologist suggested I try it. I use it several times a day, and always make sure to put it on before bed. I'm over 60, and it's the best thing I've found . It's affordable, too.

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Harpa — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 13:27:13 GMT

I know! I feel like a doctor scrubbing up before & after every little food "surgery"!

About the only time I need and apply something is after a ton of cooking and/or baking because of all the hand washing.

Sometimes I just put on an oil, or I have a hand cream from Gold Bond that I like. Sometimes, I use Silk Wrap from Alpha (neotericcosmetics). I also have the First Aid cream that I used one time for hands.

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janeec — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 13:35:38 GMT

There are products, such as Kerodex, which is an ointment that acts as an invisible glove. You apply it, and then "set" it by running your hands under cold water. It can last for several hours with repeated hand washing with soap without drying out your skin. It is not inexpensive but the use of your hands is priceless!

At night, you can apply a cream of your choice and wear 100% cotton gloves to keep the moisture in. Do not wash the gloves every day as they will absorb the cream the first wearing or two. I prefer a water-based cream vs an oil-based. Vanicream by was formulated for dermatology patients.

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brandiwine — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:35:49 GMT

I use O'Keefe's during the day and First Aid Beauty at night. Sometimes add a little Argon oil at night.

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BeccaLou — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 22:42:08 GMT

ECBG,I have that horrible Problem as soon as the cold weather starts. I purchase "Surgens Skin Secret" I have purchased it for years and when I see it, I stock up, but it lasts a long time, and through 3 or 4 hand washings. My Dad always taught me to wash my hands in warm water and make sure your hands are thoughly dry. Another good tip that does help, but without the "Surgens Skin Secret" I would be in trouble. I purchased it from Q.V.C.

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peachesncream — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 00:47:24 GMT

Lots of good advice here. I do most of what's already been mentioned.

I also use a layer of moisturizer before bedtime, whether it looks like I need it or not. That sinks in and gives protection for the next day.

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VaBelle35 — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 01:01:56 GMT

I have a metal allergy, so I try to only buy/use 18/10 stainless. If I'm doing a lot of chopping or something where my hands will be touching metal a lot, I wear cotton gloves.

For everyday, I use CeraVe Cream in the tub (not the lotion, my derm said that some lotions can be drying).

My derm prescribed the Dermasorb TA kit. The barrier cream is the bomb. When it's really bad and painful, I will put the TA cream on and then bandage my whole left side of my hand. It ain't pretty but it seems to heal much faster when I bandgage it so that the cream has time to really sink in and heal.

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Tigriss — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 02:17:26 GMT

You could be allergic to hand soaps. You really need to wear gloves. I have ezcema and have issues with regular gloves because they are plastic and sweat is just as bad for my skin. I get mine from William Sonoma since they are cotton lined, plus I use powder to help keep my hands dry in my hot water.