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Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: Whatsupwiththis on March 28, 2020, 05:31:47 PM

Title: Raise your hands if they're beginning to look like....
Post by: Whatsupwiththis on March 28, 2020, 05:31:47 PM: SOS pads...with all the washing of the old digits, I don't think I have any skin left! If anyone has some brilliant ideas to moisten PLEASE SHARE...lobster claws....My dog doesn't even want me to pet him!
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Post by: Sparrow on March 28, 2020, 05:46:05 PM: The new E45 cream in the dark blue bottle. I think it's called Extra moisturizer, or something :-\.

Also my favourite cream for skin problems which has TeeTree, witch Hazel and zinc in it. Called Teangi TeeTree cream from Lanes Health. Just goggle their website.
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Post by: Whatsupwiththis on March 28, 2020, 05:53:05 PM: Thank you. I will google. I went into my pharmacy and they are all out of hand cream along with hand sanitizer.
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Post by: jaypo on March 28, 2020, 06:26:12 PM: If you have some thin plastic gloves squirt some moisturiser in them and wear them for a few hours,really works :)
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Post by: Barnacle on March 28, 2020, 06:53:30 PM: Quote from: jaypo on March 28, 2020, 06:26:12 PM
If you have some thin plastic gloves squirt some moisturiser in them and wear them for a few hours,really works :)

Yep, i wear mine overnight. Good job DH works nights and i have the bed all to myself.
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Post by: Kmorris on March 28, 2020, 07:44:31 PM: I've been using the Olive & Bee I bought for the va....rub it well into the hands and cuticles....have also used it up my nose, in my ears, on my toes and feet, elbows....it's lovely stuff....don't get it in your eyes though...it's a bugger if you do.
:)
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Post by: Whatsupwiththis on March 28, 2020, 07:54:41 PM: Kmorris...thx but sadly we don't have Olive & Bee here in Canada. Went on Amazon but no such luck. I'm gonna try the plastic glove idea. Sounds like it works. Thx. Ladies. Stay safe.
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Post by: jaypo on March 28, 2020, 07:56:21 PM: You too xxx
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Post by: CLKD on March 28, 2020, 09:03:53 PM: :rofl:

'savlon'
Nivea products
Vaseline products
Look on the baby shelves?
Pet stores
Hairdressing saloons ? conditioner but not rubbed in: into a bowl of warm water and dip hands in. Rinse gently and drip dry.
Vaseline
Olive oil from the kitchen
Butter gently massaged in - but don't get near a heat source ;-)
KY Jelly

Soap but don't wash or dry for a while, gently massage as a lather to moisten the skin
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Post by: Whatsupwiththis on March 28, 2020, 09:15:56 PM: CLKD...Yep you know the Brillo pad feeling...😂
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Post by: Ju Ju on March 29, 2020, 12:37:06 AM: I have eczema on my hands. They are currently covered in little cuts, that bleed. ( my sheets need washing again!) Use good old fashioned soap, not liquid soap, which really aggravates. And hand sanitizer is awful. I only use if absolutely necessary, but as I'm at home , it's not. I use Epaderm cream, which can also be used for cleansing. It really soothes and moisturises. I buy on amazon and is available in pharmacies over the counter.
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Post by: CLKD on March 29, 2020, 09:53:42 AM: Yep. HATE the feel of 'brillo' pads >:( .........

Could you contact beauty companies on-line for samples ? When mine are really bad antyhing that helps them keep supple works until I find my usual products.

Would soft melted chocolate work :whist:. I was thinking about this Thread at 3.00 a.m. this morning [real time] wondering what my East Anglian Grandma would have used.

Zinc and caster oil was her go-to. Or Ponds cleansing cream.
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Post by: CLKD on March 29, 2020, 06:09:37 PM: Did U manage to find a solution yet?
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Post by: Whatsupwiththis on March 29, 2020, 08:02:10 PM: Think I'm going to try Ju Ju's idea as I also have eczema on my hands. I was supposed to go on Efudex (topical chemo) on my hands but with all this washing...forgettaboutit. Stay safe ladies and hope your families are all free of the virus.
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Post by: Feather on March 29, 2020, 10:34:47 PM: Smother your hands in Vaseline- really thick! The wear a pair of cotton gloves overnight- in the morning soft and revived! And also really cheap!
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Post by: CLKD on March 30, 2020, 09:04:29 AM: :thankyou:
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Post by: Taz2 on April 01, 2020, 07:45:19 AM: :thankyou: You can mention the products but you can't post a direct link to buy them. I've got the hemp one. It is really good especially using it overnight with cotton gloves.

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on April 01, 2020, 08:25:53 AM: Certainly for those sensitive to lanolin any products containing it should be avoided.

Mine are so sore but a good friend gave me Crabtree and Evelyn for my birthday in December ;) not the whole Company but small tubes suitable for the camper van.
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Post by: jaypo on April 01, 2020, 09:46:49 AM: I bought this gorgeous hand cream,quite expensive too,few days in,little spots on my hand and really itchy,bloody stuff had almond oil in it ........doh!!
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Post by: CLKD on April 01, 2020, 10:34:06 AM: I'll buy it off you ......... when the Royal Mail is up and running again ;-)

This C&E needs a tiny bit, it spreads beautifully ....... trouble is the Staff who usually give me the massage are self isolating >:( :D [I was due for a pedicure this week :-\]
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Post by: Kathleen on April 01, 2020, 04:43:46 PM: Hello ladies.

I've actually been using lanolin cream without a problem fortunately. I bought it from Boots and it's designed for nursing mothers to use. It's very sticky but so far so good.

By the way there is no problem with the Royal Mail though the service is understandably under strain.

Take care ladies.

K.
Title: Re: Raise your hands if they're beginning to look like....
Post by: CLKD on April 01, 2020, 05:42:04 PM: The Royal Mail has threatened to advise their workers to go off if they aren't considered the 5th emergency service ..... and they have withdrawn their next day signed for service.

My hands are improving ;-)
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Post by: Mogster71 on April 02, 2020, 06:29:17 PM: Ladies!

My hands feel as dry as elephants knees! I do have a recommendation for you all though - a jar of O'Keefe's Working Hands. Largely unscented and very soothing. It's the only hand cream I am able to wear and my cat still lets me cuddle him!!
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Post by: CLKD on April 02, 2020, 06:34:34 PM: ;D. when did U last cuddle an elephant's knees :rofl: - having looked carefully elephants knees are pretty similar to my own :o
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Post by: jaypo on April 02, 2020, 06:39:00 PM: I've often wondered about O?Keefes but never tried it,although I have hardly any skin left on my hands :o
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Post by: Mogster71 on April 03, 2020, 01:22:47 PM: Jaypo

I really like it! The other one I have tried is Aveeno...
Your hands sound so sore :( x
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Post by: jaypo on April 03, 2020, 01:24:56 PM: It's all the hand sanitizer,70% alcohol,thanks for the tip though,hopefully get some at tesco when I dare to go out on Monday x
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Post by: CLKD on April 03, 2020, 03:38:38 PM: Hard towels are ruining my skin :-\
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Post by: shrosphirelass on April 03, 2020, 06:17:30 PM: I have dry skin at the best of time but with all the constant washing they have cracked and some of the cuts are quite deep and really painful. Under normal circumstances, the best stuff I use (and ive tried loads of things) is atrixo, old fashioned but seems to sink in really well. Obviously not quite enough at the moment though.