Re: paper cuts and skin cracks!

[Guest guest]

My hands are horribly dry lately and they look like aligator skin if I don't

keep lotion on them. Just a question, do you have problems with your cuticles

tearing and cracking????

I do. My nails always look bad from the ridges and the horrible cuticles that

are not intact.

hugs,

Debra V.

deebs87 wrote:

Can't seem to win during the cold weather. Even though I try to put

hand lotion on my hands often, still get skin cracks on my fingers and

lots of little paper cuts on my knuckles. Especially pinky knuckles. Do

use Nexcare skin crack relief but that doesn't always help those. Since

I am on a diuretic have to wash my hands often in the bathroom, too.

Anyone else have this dang problem? It's frustrating.

Debbie J

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[Guest guest]

Hi Deb,

No, don't have problems with my cuticles. Do push them back on my

hands. Also have some ridges in my nails. My husband gave me Vaseline

intensive care which I use often. Have to buy more soon though.

hugs,

Debbie J

>

> My hands are horribly dry lately and they look like aligator skin

if I don't keep lotion on them. Just a question, do you have

problems with your cuticles tearing and cracking????

> I do. My nails always look bad from the ridges and the horrible

cuticles that are not intact.

> hugs,

> Debra V.

>

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[Guest guest]

I know this sounds funny but have you tried Bag Balm? You should be

able to find it in the drug stores. It was originally used on dairy

cattle's well, bags. It has the consistency of vaseline but heals so

well. Also surgeons secret stays water proof a long time. I use to

quilt and do handwork and they both really help. Neda

> Can't seem to win during the cold weather. Even though I try to put

> hand lotion on my hands often, still get skin cracks on my fingers and

> lots of little paper cuts on my knuckles. Especially pinky

> knuckles. Do

> use Nexcare skin crack relief but that doesn't always help those.

> Since

> I am on a diuretic have to wash my hands often in the bathroom, too.

> Anyone else have this dang problem? It's frustrating.

>

> Debbie J

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

P.S.

Yes my hands are in terrible shape they are so dry and cracking but I

think I have found the answer. I bought some Neutrogenia hand lotion

which is really more of a balm. It is in a tube. I also found

something called Aquaphor healing ointment which is also in a tube.

I keep one on the kitchen level and one on the bedroom level. I

should pick one up for the rec room level also as I'm always needing

it when I'm down there and ordinary hand lotion doesn't work anymore,

my hands are too dry. The cuticles are a mess also but this seems to

help. Actually the Aquaphor is in a small tube so I could carry it

around with me. I found them both in the CVS drugstore. Do you have

them down there? Probably any drug chain would have them.

Love, Mom

> My hands are horribly dry lately and they look like aligator skin

> if I don't keep lotion on them. Just a question, do you have

> problems with your cuticles tearing and cracking????

> I do. My nails always look bad from the ridges and the horrible

> cuticles that are not intact.

> hugs,

> Debra V.

>

> deebs87 wrote:

> Can't seem to win during the cold weather. Even though I

> try to put

> hand lotion on my hands often, still get skin cracks on my fingers and

> lots of little paper cuts on my knuckles. Especially pinky

> knuckles. Do

> use Nexcare skin crack relief but that doesn't always help those.

> Since

> I am on a diuretic have to wash my hands often in the bathroom, too.

> Anyone else have this dang problem? It's frustrating.

>

> Debbie J

>

[Guest guest]

I have used lotrimin for athlete's foot on my hands to heal the dry, cracking,

pealing of skin. sometimes you can get a fungus infection on the fingers/hands

and it causes this. maybe try it and see. I put mine on and wear rubber gloves

at night. Hope this helps.

Margaret Badner wrote: P.S.

Yes my hands are in terrible shape they are so dry and cracking but I

think I have found the answer. I bought some Neutrogenia hand lotion

which is really more of a balm. It is in a tube. I also found

something called Aquaphor healing ointment which is also in a tube.

I keep one on the kitchen level and one on the bedroom level. I

should pick one up for the rec room level also as I'm always needing

it when I'm down there and ordinary hand lotion doesn't work anymore,

my hands are too dry. The cuticles are a mess also but this seems to

help. Actually the Aquaphor is in a small tube so I could carry it

around with me. I found them both in the CVS drugstore. Do you have

them down there? Probably any drug chain would have them.

Love, Mom

> My hands are horribly dry lately and they look like aligator skin

> if I don't keep lotion on them. Just a question, do you have

> problems with your cuticles tearing and cracking????

> I do. My nails always look bad from the ridges and the horrible

> cuticles that are not intact.

> hugs,

> Debra V.

>

> deebs87 wrote:

> Can't seem to win during the cold weather. Even though I

> try to put

> hand lotion on my hands often, still get skin cracks on my fingers and

> lots of little paper cuts on my knuckles. Especially pinky

> knuckles. Do

> use Nexcare skin crack relief but that doesn't always help those.

> Since

> I am on a diuretic have to wash my hands often in the bathroom, too.

> Anyone else have this dang problem? It's frustrating.

>

> Debbie J

>

1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some

treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain

health conditions or just dangerous in general.

2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be

afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation

better.

3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe

4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls let

us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

Have a nice day everyone.

[Guest guest]

My oldest daughter is having terrible red, chapped hands this winter. I've

been buying various healing lotions to try on my psoriasis, so she's using

them, but they cause her skin to burn for several minutes until the lotion

is absorbed. I remember my sister had similar problems in her teens. She

would go to bed with vaseline on her hands and wear cotton gloves over them.

My daughter wasn't too thrilled with that idea.

Anyway, I hope you can get some relief, Debbie. Those cracks and cuts

are nasty, too. Take care.

Jeanne in WI

> Can't seem to win during the cold weather. Even though I try to put hand

> lotion on my hands often, still get skin cracks on my fingers and lots of

> little paper cuts on my knuckles. Especially pinky knuckles. Do use

> Nexcare skin crack relief but that doesn't always help those. Since I am

> on a diuretic have to wash my hands often in the bathroom, too. Anyone

> else have this dang problem? It's frustrating.

>

> Debbie J

[Guest guest]

Thanks Neda!

Will look for it at the store. Wonder if it is similar to Udder

Cream. My Eucerin Aquaphor is like vaseline too but it's expensive.

Debbie J

>

> I know this sounds funny but have you tried Bag Balm? You should

be

> able to find it in the drug stores. It was originally used on

dairy

> cattle's well, bags. It has the consistency of vaseline but heals

so

> well. Also surgeons secret stays water proof a long time. I use to

> quilt and do handwork and they both really help. Neda

>

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yes we have CVS. Also I remember using Aquaphor on my son when he was a baby...

we used it for diaper rash. It is pretty good stuff. I might try it.

Thanks mom, (smiles)

love,

Debra

Margaret Badner wrote:

P.S.

Yes my hands are in terrible shape they are so dry and cracking but I

think I have found the answer. I bought some Neutrogenia hand lotion

which is really more of a balm. It is in a tube. I also found

something called Aquaphor healing ointment which is also in a tube.

I keep one on the kitchen level and one on the bedroom level. I

should pick one up for the rec room level also as I'm always needing

it when I'm down there and ordinary hand lotion doesn't work anymore,

my hands are too dry. The cuticles are a mess also but this seems to

help. Actually the Aquaphor is in a small tube so I could carry it

around with me. I found them both in the CVS drugstore. Do you have

them down there? Probably any drug chain would have them.

Love, Mom

> My hands are horribly dry lately and they look like aligator skin

> if I don't keep lotion on them. Just a question, do you have

> problems with your cuticles tearing and cracking????

> I do. My nails always look bad from the ridges and the horrible

> cuticles that are not intact.

> hugs,

> Debra V.

>

> deebs87 wrote:

> Can't seem to win during the cold weather. Even though I

> try to put

> hand lotion on my hands often, still get skin cracks on my fingers and

> lots of little paper cuts on my knuckles. Especially pinky

> knuckles. Do

> use Nexcare skin crack relief but that doesn't always help those.

> Since

> I am on a diuretic have to wash my hands often in the bathroom, too.

> Anyone else have this dang problem? It's frustrating.

>

> Debbie J

>

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[Guest guest]

yes. I do. I was wondering why my hands looked so dry and cracked and my nails

are splitting and peeling. Is the Fibro causing it too? It seems like I learn

something new everyday from this group. I can't thank you all enough for

sharing.

Little

LINDA

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[Guest guest]

Udder cream is O.K. but is more of a creamy base. The Bag Balm is so

very healing. Neda

> Thanks Neda!

> Will look for it at the store. Wonder if it is similar to Udder

> Cream. My Eucerin Aquaphor is like vaseline too but it's expensive.

> Debbie J

>

>

> >

> > I know this sounds funny but have you tried Bag Balm? You should

> be

> > able to find it in the drug stores. It was originally used on

> dairy

> > cattle's well, bags. It has the consistency of vaseline but heals

> so

> > well. Also surgeons secret stays water proof a long time. I use to

> > quilt and do handwork and they both really help. Neda

> >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I've been getting those too! I use a whole slew of hand creams and

lotions (avon lady here) so that helps. Plus putting on some kind of

good thick creamy hand lotion before bed helps.

deebs87 wrote:

> Can't seem to win during the cold weather. Even though I try to put

> hand lotion on my hands often, still get skin cracks on my fingers and

> lots of little paper cuts on my knuckles. Especially pinky knuckles. Do

> use Nexcare skin crack relief but that doesn't always help those. Since

> I am on a diuretic have to wash my hands often in the bathroom, too.

> Anyone else have this dang problem? It's frustrating.

>

> Debbie J

>

>

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr.

Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to

certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that

situation better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

>

[Guest guest]

In the winter I have to have udder balm the kind you get from the tractor Supply

company. It is the cream kind. Best stuff they make. To me that is the true

form.

Lori H

Mod

Melody wrote:

I've been getting those too! I use a whole slew of hand creams and

lotions (avon lady here) so that helps. Plus putting on some kind of

good thick creamy hand lotion before bed helps.

deebs87 wrote:

> Can't seem to win during the cold weather. Even though I try to put

> hand lotion on my hands often, still get skin cracks on my fingers and

> lots of little paper cuts on my knuckles. Especially pinky knuckles. Do

> use Nexcare skin crack relief but that doesn't always help those. Since

> I am on a diuretic have to wash my hands often in the bathroom, too.

> Anyone else have this dang problem? It's frustrating.

>

> Debbie J

>

>

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some

treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain

health conditions or just dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation

better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I also use it on my face.

Lori H

Melody wrote:

I've been getting those too! I use a whole slew of hand creams and

lotions (avon lady here) so that helps. Plus putting on some kind of

good thick creamy hand lotion before bed helps.

deebs87 wrote:

> Can't seem to win during the cold weather. Even though I try to put

> hand lotion on my hands often, still get skin cracks on my fingers and

> lots of little paper cuts on my knuckles. Especially pinky knuckles. Do

> use Nexcare skin crack relief but that doesn't always help those. Since

> I am on a diuretic have to wash my hands often in the bathroom, too.

> Anyone else have this dang problem? It's frustrating.

>

> Debbie J

>

>

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some

treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain

health conditions or just dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation

better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Speaking of, I saw some hand cream sized tubes of that at the dollar

store (Dollar Tree) last month. I'll have to look and see if they still

have some!

Lori Hammer wrote:

> In the winter I have to have udder balm the kind you get from the tractor

Supply company. It is the cream kind. Best stuff they make. To me that is the

true form.

>

> Lori H

> Mod

>

>

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