Re: Help for cuticles

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
@granddi wrote:
But how do you NOT cut the dry ragged cuticles during the healing process?

I have not had any success with cuticle removers. Must be doing something wrong.
@granddi I use a fine nail file and carefully sand them down when needed.

I have the hardest and most disgusting cuticles in the world because of scleroderma. I have to cut mine. For me there is no other solution...I've tried everything.

@SilleeMee, I don't have scleroderma, but I do get really bad, hard hangnails mainly on my middle fingers. They're not ugly looking, but drive me crazy. I used to pull them out, which is quite painful, but then I got an infection after doing that. So, now I try not to pull them out and resort to cutting them. I wish I could find something to soften them and keep them soft.

Brisky · ‎12-09-2018

Has anyone tried Sally Hansen cuticle creme in the small Orange and white small tub. I love this stuff. Inexpensive but really works. Has a waxy consistency.
WORKS !

Tricolor · ‎04-19-2010

There are two products that I use daily. One CND Rescue Rx which is a cuticle oil. The other product is Hard As Hoofs which I get at Walmart. This really helps my cuticles and I have very thick cuticles.

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

@Katilein during a recent trip to the dermatologist I asked her what I could use...she suggested good ole vaseline! I also have dry cuticles and I will say the vaseline seems to work. I use it several times a day rubbed right into the cuticles and the left over is used as hand cream.

I also have used it on my dry heels with socks to bed at night.

Katilein · ‎03-20-2010

@Tricolor isn’t that cnd rescue rx only for nails to get stronger? If it’s helping the cuticle dryness and ugliness I will try it because I have it in my stash.

Katilein · ‎03-20-2010

@Mom2Dogs Vaseline seems to make the cuticle even softer and for me it makes them tear faster.

Katilein · ‎03-20-2010

@brisco yes I have. To me it makes them soft and tear faster.

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

The ONLY thing that has ever worked for me is applying and reapplying whatever oil I am using. I do this several times a day. Twice a day helps but the more times a day I do it, the better my cuticles get.

I tend to put it on before using the computer, watching TV, reading a book, and before bedtime so it will be on for a little while. If, for any reason you need to wash your hands and do not want to disturb the oil, just use a hand wipe or lay a wash rag down and run your palms over it, being careful not to rub oil off. This will keep you from getting the oil all over everything. Good luck!