My hands alsys get dry and then I get papercuts easy. What should I do about my dry hands?

Question

I have to wash my hands a lot at work, and then they get very dry and get lots of papercuts on them. Even most lotion I tried doesn't help that much. What do you do to keep your hands from getting so dry? Is there anything I can do to heal those little papercuts fast?

Answer 1

I would try to put lotion on your hands at night (one with Shea Butter or Cocoa Butter or something very rich and moisturizing) and then either wear mittens or socks over your hands (yes, it sounds weird, but it keeps the moisture in) while you sleep. It locks in the moisture and really allows the lotion to penetrate deep in your skin. This trick works well on your feet as well if you have trouble with dry heels or soles of the feet. I also find it to work really well when you do it right after a shower.. putting lotion on while your skin has some moisture also helps.

Good luck! I am in the same boat as you (in nursing school and work in food-service...always washing my hands!!)

Answer 2

HI Steff

I have lymphedema and with it comes very dry skin and chapping with skin splits and the high risk of infection. My doctor told me to use Kerodex 72 for wet work, you apply it in the morning and it keeps your hands protected when you wash, and yes you can still wash your hands to get germs etc off. I also was told to olive oil soap, Kiss My Face brand name is the best. I have not had any dry skin, cuts, scratches, or chapping since I started the soap. I use it full body now. Right now to help your hands heal, drug stores and Walmart sell moisture gloves, they are cotton and you wear them at night. Put lotion on before bed, wear them to bed and when you wake up you will notice a difference. I use only Curel intensive healing for sensitive skin unscented as that works the best, least harsh chemicals in it. I got my Kiss My Face at Feel Rite health food store but you can order it online at www.bnaturals.com tell the owner Cheryl, that Tina send you and she will probably discount the stuff you order if you decide to

Answer 3

you don't have to use white gloves an old pair of clean cotton socks will work just fine use aquaphor , vaseline, neosporin,or even a thick layer of lotion carefully roll on socks and leave them on over night. try to limit how much your hands are in water during the winter because it can cause more irritation. I've been doing this since I was little and works like a charm

Answer 4

The answers above regarding gloves are totally true. I just wanted to add...that soaking your hands in warm/hot water before putting on the gloves would help....it opens your pores on your skin so your skin will absorb the lotion. Alsouse a cream instead of a lotion its thicker and will give you more moisture.

also if you added a dash of white vinegar

Answer 5

Use corn huskers lotion, you can get this at wal-mart, and take luke warm showers for no more then 10 minutes, this keeps your skin softer, immediatley after your shower while your still a bit damp, use lotion.

Answer 6

try not to wash you hands as much as usual...until they heel.b/c washing your hands takes all of the natural oils out which naturally moisturize your skin....and use jergens skin healing lotion....and apply at least 3 times a day...this should help tremendous....good luck!1

Answer 7

Somebody at work taled about using something called "Bag Balm" for seriously chapped hands. Farmers use this, so if your drugtore does not have it, try a local feed store.

Answer 8

try using Vaseline and put on white cotton gloves when you go to bed. You can get the gloves at drug stores. It works for me, I use it on dry feet also.

Answer 9

for your dry hands use curel lotion it works

Answer 10

Put lotion on them ALOT!! i know it doesnt work. see a doctor