Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 In a message dated 12/9/06 12:34:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, twagner@... writes: > Now this morning I woke up with the crack bigger and bloodier. I > don't remember what is the best thing to apply Terri, I make whipped shea butter and sell it for cracked skin. The shea butter is a skin cell regenerator and it works so well for my DH who is a work 16-18 hours a day outside dairy farmer. It saves his hands from alot of pain in the winter. Hope this helps. I'm sorry to hear about your painful fingers. I've been there and know it's really painful. Marcia Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 HI, I have the same problem on my thumbs and also my heels and sometimes my big toe, and believe me it hurts!! I have tried everything available, and made everything i can think of and nothing has helped until last year my daughter gave me a tin of Mad Gab's Elephant Lube. _www.madgabs.com_ (http://www.madgabs.com) . this stuff is fantastic! It cured a bad crack on my thumb overnight ( I had forgotten I had it and was trying everything in the house and nothing helped). Good luck! Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Terri, yea I'd say a lotion bar, the beeswax, butter and an oil, maybe emu if you have it. And really grease up before bed. Shaye Cracked fingertips Hiya Gang! Haven't been on the list in a while, but I read every digest! I'm finding myself with a problem that I haven't had since was about 12, and I can't remember what is the best thing to apply. After shoveling 3 driveways yesterday I came in the house, took off my gloves and found I have a cracked fingertip. I know this is just the start of several fingers ending up like this...It's terribly painful this morning. All day yesterday I slathered on the lotion... I'm out of lotion bars and have no salve in the house (I don't know how this happened, but I think I gave my last tin to my sister!) Anyway ... I mixed up some butters last night(shea, cocoa, aloe, with olive oil, tea tree and lavender EO's) and gave that several think applications during the evening. Now this morning I woke up with the crack bigger and bloodier. I don't remember what is the best thing to apply.... A lotion, salve or OTC medicated ointment. Would the staying power of a salve(because of the beeswax) be better than the soak in ability of the butters and lotion) I remember my grandmother went through this every winter and swore by Cornhuskers lotion, but the main ingredient is alcohol and I can't bare the thought of putting alcohol on this crack... I'd go through the roof I think! Any input would be great. Thanks! Terri PS It's tough to type without using this one finger!! ROFL! ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/580 - Release Date: 12/8/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Get ahold of Deb S & get some of her salve. I love that stuff, it heals all sorts of stuff. I think it's magic! LOL! Colleen Handcrafted & Decorative Soaps http://www.countrymeadowcreations.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 In a message dated 12/9/2006 12:33:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, twagner@... writes: I mixed up some butters last night(shea, cocoa, aloe, with olive oil, tea tree and lavender EO's) and gave that several think applications during the evening. Now this morning I woke up with the crack bigger and bloodier. I don't remember what is the best thing to apply.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I think a salve is your best bet, too, but use beeswax for the protection. Add some vitamin E caps, and vitamin A too, if you have it. Emu oil is terrific. Patchouli eo is good for cracked skin, too. Start with a 5:1 or 4:1 mixture of oils to beeswax. Wear a cotton glove to bed. Beth _www.soapandgarden.com_ (http://www.soapandgarden.com/) www.saponifier.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 > > Get ahold of Deb S & get some of her salve. I love that stuff, it > heals all sorts of stuff. I think it's magic! LOL! > Bless your heart Colleen! ;O Bob has all the nurses & docs using it at the hospital.They were all buying it until they discovered Bob carries his in his stachel so they keep asking him to use his!! Hey Terri-we need an excuse to get together anyway-we have a lot of catching up to do! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 ps) forgot to say...there is a little bit of magic in the comfrey salve ^..^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hi Terri, you want a formulation to penetrate and one that will act as a barrier on the skin to both seal in the benefits and coat the skin. I would formulate using either emu or tamanu. Both have the same benefits of deep penetration; tamanu is a good vegan alternative. Maybe add a little allantoin to the formulation and aloe juice for the water phase to act as actives for the emu or tamanu to carry deeper into & enhance the healing process. Dimethicone, the more viscous DMC at 1000 would be a good barrier ingredient to use and is often used in prescription skin care items prescribed for eczema, etc. DMC can thus protect the skin while you are healing. Meadowfoam to a lesser degree has good barrier application and prevents moisture loss [important in cracking skin]. Thus I would make an emulsified thick cream using those ingredients above. A formulation that would penetrate, coat the skin, protect the skin, yet allow the skin to breathe. For an emulsifier I would probably use natramulse, but polowax would work fine here too ; ))) I know when I am broken out with eczema anything real heavy like a balm or a whipped butter alone makes the condition worse. HTH, Huggs, Bekka In a message dated 12/10/2006 7:10:13 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, writes: Hiya Gang! Haven't been on the list in a while, but I read every digest! I'm finding myself with a problem that I haven't had since was about 12, and I can't remember what is the best thing to apply. After shoveling 3 driveways yesterday I came in the house, took off my gloves and found I have a cracked fingertip. I know this is just the start of several fingers ending up like this...It's terribly painful this morning. All day yesterday I slathered on the lotion... I'm out of lotion bars and have no salve in the house (I don't know how this happened, but I think I gave my last tin to my sister!) Anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Thanks for all the input Everyone! My very first thought was Deb S's Comfry salve, but when that came to mind it was even too late at night to call her. (Deb I owe you a call... Within the next few days.. Promise!!) I ended up buying some crack repair stuff at Wal-mart on Saturday and it helped seal up the crack...course $6.00 later I find out that I bought sterile super glue!! Don't ask why I didn't read the ingredients in the store... I saw on the label immediate pain relief and needed it to finish out my day of shopping so I went for it. Well it worked great!!! It sealed up the crack that no matter what I did would keep opening almost every time I moved my finger. Now as far as preventing this in the future.... I'm going to keep applying my butter combo that I made up.... It s really helped soften my hands. I can't believe I let them get this dry... I've been on the busy side and I guess I just wasn't paying attention to my hands much... Wash and go... That sort of thing. No more! I put a jar of the butters at each sink and I have a small one in my purse for when I'm down at my dads house. I am going to make up something a little more nourishing for my hands, but unfortunately I'm loaded time wise right now, so It's at the top of my list for Tuesday or Wednesday after Christmas. Oh and I also realized I hadn't been drinking much water... Another...grab a cup of coffee and out the door I'd go or pop a top on a diet Pepsi with dinner. After the warm weather leaves I forget to keep up with drinking a lot of water.... I have no excuse here other than total duh! LOL So is everyone ready for the Holidays? Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Hi Everyone I wonder if anyone knows if there is a cause for my cracked fingertips. They have not split but have longitudinal lines across the tips and look a little like our hands do when they have been immersed in water. Is it a symptom of hypo or could it be a deficiency in something. Any advice gladly received. Thanks Lizzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Hi Lizzie Coconut oil/Olive oil/Omega-3 fatty acids ought to help. I think it's the wrong sort of fats being produced and/or consumed by the body during hypothyroidism; and maybe add in little vitamin E. Applied topically or consumed. best wishes Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Hypothyroids tend to get dry, flaking and cracked skin due to low metabolism and not making the right fats and oils.Try E45 Cream. Luv - Sheila Hi EveryoneI wonder if anyone knows if there is a cause for my crackedfingertips. They have not split but have longitudinal lines across thetips and look a little like our hands do when they have been immersedin water. Is it a symptom of hypo or could it be a deficiency insomething. Any advice gladly received.Thanks Lizzie No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.4/1475 - Release Date: 30/05/2008 14:53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Hi Lizzie, Just another hypo symptom! Try vit E hand cream. Subject: Cracked Fingertips Hi Everyone I wonder if anyone knows if there is a cause for my cracked fingertips. They have not split but have longitudinal lines across the tips and look a little like our hands do when they have been immersed in water. Is it a symptom of hypo or could it be a deficiency in something. Any advice gladly received. Thanks Lizzie ------------------------------------ Messages are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a suitably qualified practitioner before changing medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Hi there - yes - your cracked fingertips are a sign of a zinc deficiency - when the thyroid is low you are unable to metabolise zinc - in fact new research is coming to the fore - what came first low zinc - then thyroid malfunction (low zinc in the pregnant woman can also cause foetal development problems (thyroid issues?) or the other way around. The jury is still out on that one. Zinc is critical to the human body and is the catalyst for over 300 enzymes in the body - it is amazing. See www.thedietchannel.com/Signs-Of-Nutritional-Deficiencies.htm I'm afraid I know all about zinc deficiency as I lose minerals particularly zinc and magnesium from the kidneys and it is amazing what a deficiency can cause. Because I have to supplement I would offer the following advice:- That zinc is a corrosive element so please do not take on an empty stomach it could burn you - take around your meal i.e. after having just eaten a good meal - i.e. eat a piece of toast and then take tablet then eat a another piece of toast to buffer it around the food. However, in saying all of this zinc is further depleted by what they call phytates and these are in cereals - it is this scenario that they believe may be causing zinc deficiency globally i.e. the phytates dragging the zinc out of the body as it is digested. You would need to take Vitamin C and copper with zinc if you take it over a long period of time. Best product that is reasonably priced and has copper in it is Holland and Barrett (with green and white label) High Strength amino acid chelated zinc 15mg with copper. If your rash gets worse after taking the zinc then you will need to stop taking it alone and look for a good multi vitamin that contains all of the minerals - it is not advisable to take vits and minerals in isolation unless you are taking a multi vitamin as a good foundation first. Hope this helps. regards, Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 You sent your message to the owner/moderators of the group. I have forwarded your message to the group. Lilian Re: Cracked Fingertips > However, in saying all of this zinc is further depleted by what they> call phytates and these are in cereals -Does that include oats? If so, does soaking them overnight reduce the depletion? x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Re: Cracked Fingertips > However, in saying all of this zinc is further depleted by what they> call phytates and these are in cereals -Does that include oats? If so, does soaking them overnight reduce the depletion? x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hi there, Sorry to have to say this as I love porridge – but it was a change of diet to porridge and GP giving me fibrogel on a daily basis that was the final nail in the coffin for my zinc levels. It’s a shame as porridge is so good for the other problems we thyroiders have problems with. Zinc should not be taken with any high fibre…………………….. Kind regards, Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Re the point about phytates, this problem of blockage of mineral absorption can occur with whole-grain cereals, but not if they are given a good soak (12 hours or more) and rinsed at least a couple of times. This also allows the enzymes to be released, which must be of immense benefit to sufferers from hypothyroidism. Hans > > Hi there - yes - your cracked fingertips are a sign of a zinc > deficiency - when the thyroid is low you are unable to metabolise zinc > - in fact new research is coming to the fore - what came first low > zinc - then thyroid malfunction (low zinc in the pregnant woman can > also cause foetal development problems (thyroid issues?) or the other > way around. The jury is still out on that one. > > Zinc is critical to the human body and is the catalyst for over 300 > enzymes in the body - it is amazing. > > See www.thedietchannel.com/Signs-Of-Nutritional-Deficiencies.htm > > I'm afraid I know all about zinc deficiency as I lose minerals > particularly zinc and magnesium from the kidneys and it is amazing > what a deficiency can cause. > > Because I have to supplement I would offer the following advice:- > > That zinc is a corrosive element so please do not take on an empty > stomach it could burn you - take around your meal i.e. after having > just eaten a good meal - i.e. eat a piece of toast and then take > tablet then eat a another piece of toast to buffer it around the food. > However, in saying all of this zinc is further depleted by what they > call phytates and these are in cereals - it is this scenario that they > believe may be causing zinc deficiency globally i.e. the phytates > dragging the zinc out of the body as it is digested.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 -Hi Mandy This is a coincidence I have had porridge for breakfast every morning for the last two years. I have just changed to weetabix with sunflower seeds sprinkled on. Love Lizzie > > > Sorry to have to say this as I love porridge - but it was a change of diet > to porridge and GP giving me fibrogel on a daily basis that was the final > nail in the coffin for my zinc levels. > > > > > Mandy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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