why do i have dry hands?

Answer 1

dermatitis probably

Answer 2

My hands are so dry that the skin is scratchy (if you know what I mean) I regularly put on vaseline intensive care amongst other hand creams to no avail. Tonight I smothered my hands in vaseline and put on plastic gloves, when I took them off the vaseline had disolved into my skin and my hands were sof for about 15minutes but have gone a little bit dry again although better than before. Maybe I will have to repeat this and leave the gloves on overnight!

Answer 3

Cold and dry air at this time of year. It first dries your skin then splits it by being cold. If you are fem or male you should use a skin softner. Doesnt have to be expensive, plain vaseline will do. Make sure you dry your hands well after getting them wet and wear gloves if possible.

Answer 4

cos your hands are exposed all the time to everything.
You wash them umpteen times a day.
You use them constantly.
You put creams on your face to protect it from the elements, but your poor old hands have to go through winter and summer unloved. Cold weather drys your skin out, so does central heating. So do harsh detergents. Get a good hand cream or body lotion and USE IT!

Answer 5

It is possible that you have eczema. According to WebMd: Eczema is term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated.
No matter which part of the skin is affected, eczema is almost always itchy. Sometimes the itching will start before the rash appears, but when it does the rash most commonly occurs on the face, knees, hands or feet. It may also affect other areas as well.
Affected areas usually appear very dry, thickened or scaly. In fair-skinned people, these areas may initially appear reddish and then turn brown. Among darker-skinned people, eczema can affect pigmentation, making the affected area lighter or darker.
The exact cause of eczema is unknown, but it's thought to be linked to an overactive response by the body's immune system to an irritant. It is this response that causes the symptoms of the disease. Some people may suffer "flare-ups" of the itchy rash in response to certain substances or conditions. For some, coming into contact with rough or coarse materials may cause the skin to become itchy. For others, feeling too hot or too cold, exposure to certain household products like soap or detergent, or coming into contact with animal dander may cause an outbreak. Upper respiratory infections or colds may also be triggers. Stress may cause the condition to worsen. Although there is no cure, most people can effectively manage their disease with medical treatment and by avoiding irritants. The condition is not contagious and can't be spread from person to person. The goal of treatment is to relieve and prevent itching, which can lead to infection. Since the disease makes skin dry and itchy, lotions and creams are recommended to keep the skin moist. These solutions are usually applied when the skin is damp, such as after bathing, to help the skin retain moisture. Cold compresses may also be used to relieve itching. Over-the-counter or prescription creams and ointments containing corticosteroids, such as hydrocortisone, are often prescribed to reduce inflammation. For severe cases, your doctor may prescribe oral corticosteroids. In addition, if the affected area becomes infected, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to kill the infection-causing bacteria.

Eczema outbreaks can usually be avoided or the severity lessened by following these simple tips.

~Moisturize frequently
~Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity
~Avoid sweating or overheating
~Reduce stress
~Avoid scratchy materials, such as wool
~Avoid harsh soaps, detergents and solvents
~Avoid environmental factors that trigger allergies (for example, pollen, mold, dust mites, and animal dander)
~Be aware of any foods that may cause an outbreak and avoid those foods.


Good luck to you!

Answer 6

Coz you are washing the natural oils from them. Try body shop hemp hand cream.

Answer 7

cud probably be low sebum production
try oiling ur hands an keeping them in gloves 4 about an hour

Answer 8

Because it's winter, and so your hands have probably dried out. Use a moisturiser.

Answer 9

possibly because of the dry winter air, or you could be anemic

Answer 10

because you do a manual job? or loads of house chores?
Wear protecting gloves and make sure you moisturise daily

Answer 11

might be because of the cold weather use some moisteriser