hi. i have really really dry skin. especially my hands. it gets so bad that my hands start to hurt.?

Question

ive tried almost everything but nothing works. i work at a nursing home so im constantially washing my hands and using sanatizer could this be part of the problem? what kind of lotions work best?

Answer 1

Hi,

While the sanatizer could be the course. Good healthy hands and skin should not be so sensitive.

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Answer 2

Washing your hands a lot is very hard on them since the detergent or soap removes the skins natural oils. To heal you will need to replace the skins lost oil every time you wash them away.

The sanatizer could be a problem also, especially if it a harsh version like would be available in a nursing home.

My brother had a problem like yours and tried a lot of different products. He believes that 'Corn Huskers Lotion' is the way to go.

Answer 3

I had that a couple weeks ago, and it has gotten a lot better. It is more than likey from the weather. But vasaline on them and wear mittens on your hands when you go to bed, it'll help a lot! Otherwise, dont use scented lotions. Make sure it is a dry skin one. Also, it could be from laundry soap. I know I get irritated skin if I don't use an Allergenic Free detergent. But this is on your hands, so I dont know if thats what it would be. Are you wearing any jewelry? I break out when I wear silver watches. And I would get a rash around my wrist area. Good luck to you!

Answer 4

Yes, antibacterial soap dries hands out so bad because it kills the "good" bacteria too. I work in a restaurant and have to wash my hands a lot. There is alcohol in hand sanitizer and that dries skin too. My hands get chapped and blister really badly. My favorite lotion is St. Ives Extreme Relief Intensive Healing Advanced Therapy Lotion. It is unscented and hypo-allergenic for severely dry skin. It is also inexpensive at less than $5. I got it at Wal-Mart. When I want a scent I add a few drops of my favorite essential oil like patchouli or lavender. Peppermint would work well for the dryness too.

Answer 5

I'd settle for just hurt. Mine are so bad (psoriatic arthritis, Type II diabetes and 53 years of age) that they crack. I can't even use a hand sanitizer for much of the winter and at times during the rest of the year as well. And that's without working in a health care situation.

Use you gloves all the time. Washing your hands thoroughly with warm, soapy water (and I know how painful that can be) should be sufficient without the added insult to your skin of the sanitizer. Keep a very emollient hand lotion around and use it whenever possible.

See your doctor about the possibility of more help. And if your doctor suggests a different line of work, check into career counselling.

Answer 6

Two possible problems here:
By washing your hands so frequently, you are washing away the natural protective oils from your skin. This leaves them dry
There is a good chance you are sensitive to the chemicals in the soap and sanitizer. If so, you are getting a contact dermatitis.
If you could wear gloves, this might be helpful.
A short course of topical steroids should clear this up.

Answer 7

I had that problem and it got so bad I couldnt wash my hands with soap or hot water. This is what I suggest u do,
B4 u go to bed, put some Vaseline (petroleum) on ur hands and concentrate esp. on the really bad parts, then put ur hands in some gloves and when u wake up in the morning they'll be softer, less irritable and they'll start to heal much faster.

Answer 8

I have the same problem. Could it be possible that maybe you're allergic to latex gloves? I think I'm beginning to get an allergy to them. Right now what I'm using is Hydro cortisone Cream. You can buy it OTC. I use it several times a day. (i mean really, how many times a day would you put on lotion?) It's worked wonders for me. You should try it to. Good luck.

Answer 9

Well when either my mom or I use soap a lot cleaning or something, when we stop our hands are really dry. Try cutting down on the soap and hot water, but still use enough to get the job done. I'd recomend some creamy lotion with moisture and its best it has no fragrence. Euricin works, but i'm not sure thats how you spell it. Try looking it up, and if nothing happens I'd talk to your local dermatologist. Hope it helps! :D

Answer 10

You are right, washing your hands constently does dry them out. They make special lotions for hands ( I think they are stronger) but for regular lotion Olay Quench and Nivea Smooth Sensation work well. Anything with cocoa butter is good for very dry skin. Palmer's Cocoa butter works well.