My hands have been peeling, from the fingertips, spreading to my palms. I've been trying to eat healthy, no candy or coffee. I don't swim, or do anything I can think of that would cause it, so what could this be?
2007-03-09 03:04:57 · 5 answers · asked by universitystudent 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Ouch.. u might be sensitive to something.. do u do dishes often? I think it's just a simple case of u being alergic to something like a hand soap or detergent of some kind. In which case, just keep applying good hand cream to keep it moisture.
2007-03-13 03:14:02 · answer #1 · answered by Ichigo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I hear your concern. Not to worry, it's probably just really dry skin due to the weather and the lotion that you may be using. Most lotions on the market contain MINERAL OIL! The molecular structure is too large to penetrate the pores of your skin, sitting on the top layer like saran wrap. Products that contain mineral oil get wiped off over time and have little to no benefit. This is why you find yourself reapplying your lotion three times a day. You need a pure water based product that will penetrate the dermis and deeply condition and hydrate your skin. Arbonne has a GREAT hand cream made with Aloe (a pure moisturizer), Liposomes, phospholipids, alpha hydroxy acids, antioxidant vitamins A, C and E. Their products are botanically based and beneficial for all skin types. They formulate their products without alcohol, wax, dyes, chemicals, fragrances, mineral oil, etc. which strip your skins acid mantel (its protective layer) and causes irritation and dryness. I would be happy to send you a free sample if you're open to giving it a try so that you can test it out and see if it's beneficial to you.
2007-03-09 13:25:51 · answer #2 · answered by J D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me 2....I thought i was the only one with this problem... I dont know the exact reason to y this happened to me but its happened twice already and gone away both times..im hoping it doesnt happen to me again cuz its really weird and embarrasing.. but neway
maybe u should try to drink lots of water..eat healthy like u said..try not to eat alot of food with alot of acid(ketchup..etc.)i mean u can eat it but try not to eat so much of it...and try to was ur hands less..i mena if theres no reason to wash then then dont..and try to use an antibacterial soap...
Im no dermotologist so i cant say that any of these things will correct ur problem..so my best advice is go to a dermotologist...
2007-03-09 11:16:50 · answer #3 · answered by vOxNi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see a dermatologist to investigate this. Be sure you apply a lotion containing lanolin (sp?), aloe and vitamin E immediately following your shower to keep in moisture. Also, apply the same lotion to your hands after you wash them. But definitely see a dermatologist.
2007-03-09 11:08:42 · answer #4 · answered by Shannon L - Gavin's Mommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear gloves when you go outside! It's been 10 degress out! What do you expect?!
2007-03-09 11:08:47 · answer #5 · answered by Snake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋