What can I do for very dry, peely hands and fingers?

Question

My fingers are ridiculously peeling and they are dry all the time, even after I put lotion on. Does anyone know of any certain kind of lotion to use that repairs this, or any kind of medication?

Answer 1

sounds like you need a dermatolotist, some of those things can really become terrible.

Answer 2

You just MAY have a fungal infection that you unknowingly got from touching a surface that transferred it to your hands. Tasks such as digging in the garden, touching a door knob or handle in a public place, even pushing a shopping cart can transfer these pesky germs & bacteria to your hands & feet. I have the same type of problem on my right hand because it is the one I use to open the main door to my apartment building & I have tried just about everything to get rid of it. I almost had it gone & it reared it's ugly head again 2 weeks ago. I use an anti-bacterial soap, rinse & follow with an alcohol rinse, & pat dry with paper towels. I try to remember to carry a tissue with me to avoid touching germ carrying surfaces. I find that greasy lotions do not help, so I tried a non-greasy type by the name of "Corn Huskers" Lotion. The Doctor recommended Diflucan, but I don't want to risk drugs that could effect by liver & kidneys in a negative way. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

You might have Cihriasis (whatever) Hydrocrotisone and sometimes Aloe Vera, is very good for anything like that. You can buy it at Wal * Mart in the over the counter medicine section. Even something with two percent Hydrocrotisone is good for that.
You should use anything scented because it doesn't have enough healing power. (Taking B and E vitamins might help to.)
If this doesn't go away you could have eczema or cihriasis. Neither of those goes away, and if you keep moisturizing it will be under control.

Answer 4

I have the same kind of problem. Bath and Body Works carries a product that takes care of it called "Shea it isn't so." The problem with it is it can be a bit greasy. Another great product is Caress body lotion. It's cheaper and is virtually grease-free.

Answer 5

Try this. Mix sea salt with an oil, like grape seed. Scrub your hands and rinse. You can even add an essential oil to your scrub, like lavender or tangerine. What ever scent you like. This is also great all over your body. Use a comfortable level of pressure when scrubbing.

Answer 6

at the drug store they have these nylon-type gloves - put like vaseline or a heavy oil based type cream on your hands, put those gloves on at night before bed and you'll see results. They also have footsies for your feet too if they are dry.

Answer 7

Believe it or not Caress moisturizing body wash is great for hand also. the more you use it the more the moisture stays in your skin. So use it on your hands after you wash them and then rinse lightly. It really works.

Answer 8

my daughter is 23 and i still buy this amazing diaper cream that has healed any skin ailment, it is called balmex, comes in a tube. i would apply several times a day. it is heavy, so during the day, apply sparingly. it truely is amazing stuff..good luck

Answer 9

Try Cetaphil Therapeutic Hand cream...It's really thick and keeps my hands really hydrated...I have the same problem...You need something really thick to stay moisturized.

http://www.cetaphil.com/products/Moisturizers.aspx#Moisteurizers1

Answer 10

You can try drinking more water and experimenting with more hand creams, but you should probably just talk to you doctor.