Severely Cracked Hands!:-(

[rolyberkin]

Anyone got any advice re preventing cracked hands (other than man up or wear gloves!) I have been trying OKeefes Cream but this morning they are so bad I can hardly hold a cup!?

 

[Squid]

Man juice, thats why all my ex's have a fresh complexion........

 

[Rpa07]

I tried Snowhead on a recommendation from last years cracked hand thread and it helped a lot - one must have a moisturising regime and daily overnight for the whole season. Mine crack at the knuckles and sides so I emery cloth (sand paper) them down until the skin is soft - repairs easier and quicker. My tuppence!

 

[ipf]

I suppose you are going to tell us you bust the sump when it's cold to oil yer hands, after you have hijacked some poor Motorist

Nah! ...in scouseland they pee on 'em.....and then just sit there sucking their thumbs.

 

[Pete999]

Man juice, thats why all my ex's have a fresh complexion........

boasting again

 

[Squid]

boasting again

Manly hands and a tool fetish.........

 

[Pete999]

Manly hands and a tool fetish.........

Yeah but not what you're thinking

 

[ipf]

Yeah but not what you're thinking

Agree....all this talk about cracks and tools is getting a bit out of hands.

 

[HandySparks]

This is how you moisturise to keep dry skin restored. - http://www.vaseline.co.uk/product/intensive-care/lotions/essential-healing-lotion.html

Daily for most of the year. Twice a day at this time of year.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

If you get a bad crack on a finger that is really spoiling your day the remedy I use is a really big blob of Sudocream and cover with a plaster or three overnight. Next morning it'll be pretty much useable, but best to keep the plaster on for a few more hours if you can.
+1 for Neutrogena as a preventative measure.

 

[Spoon]

This stuff is really good.
http://cpc.farnell.com/o-keeffe-s/7044001/hand-cream-working-hands-96gm/dp/SI16058

 

[dmxtothemax]

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[Jim_e_Jib]

I use Diprobase and hydrocortisone cream at night (both available over the counter at a Pharmacy). Neutrogena Norwegian formula red top during the day as it's a bit less oily. Works well for me, as long as I remember to do it each day...

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Is E45 cream no use?

 

[Dave OCD]

Probably fine to maintain skin that hasn't become too dry, some people don't seem to have any trouble with their hands at all while others suffer every winter,it's blockwork [chasing out] and plasterboard that seems to affect me worst - cold too.

 

[Darkwood]

These skin issues are usually a sign of other underlying issues or a reaction to something you are using or in contact with, I am a life long sufferer of eczema and dermatitis and it took yrs to learn to manage but diet, beer intake, water intake etc all play a part and can lead to a trigger of it, creams etc presciption or over the counter are more to manage it not to stop it, I would see your GP tbh and don't expect a quick fix, it can take many yrs to find the root cause and sometimes it is genetic in nature although life choices can often help manage it.