Scaly, dry, shiny, cracked old looking hands?

[maria]

Wondering if any of you have this? My hands looks so scaly and getting worse..Mostly below my nail. Not sure if this has anything to do with UC. I don't have psoriosis or exzema. Also any remedys?

 

[maria]

P.s I've tried petroliam(sp?) and olive oil. and lotions

 

[Devynnsmom]

My 10 year old daughter has *old man hands* We have tried EVERYTHING and have yet to find something that works. Good luck! If you find something that does work.. please share.

 

[Scifimom]

Yeah me too, it doesnt help that I wash my hands X100 times a day (Yeah thank you Humira). Try washing your hands with cold water doring the day, avoid doing the dishes (Not so easy, I know) and apply a good deal of hand cream at night (petroleum jelly will do too) put a pair of socks or cotton gloves on and sleep with them. Hope this helps

 

[Lisa]

When I used to have really bad problems with dry and cracking hands/fingers, the lotion that worked miracles for me was Avon hand cream!....I think it was the Care Deeply one...although I use different ones now - and yes, I would put lotion on and let sit with socks/baggies overnight too.....

I still like the Avon brands - I use one now that is Smooth as Silk I think...it leaves a smooth feeling like hte lotion stays there.....but not greasy!

 

[CLynn]

Avon Moisture Therapy is the one I go with. The hand cream, not the hand lotion, the hand cream has a almost vaseline consistency when it goes on at first, but absorbs fantastic.

 

[Lindz]

I have the same thing! my hair is really brittle and falling out as well. I think it has to do with not getting enough nutrients as well.

 

[Terriernut]

Good multi vitamins, fish oil, and...ta daaaa... Mary Kay Satin Hands set. It does the business. It has a scrub, and a night time product, and the hand cream. It's brilliant!

You can also use the night time stuff anywhere you have really dry skin, and it is wonderful!

(no, I'm not selling MK)

 

[Sailorluna]

Mine get bad quick when I dont drink enough water.

 

[maria]

My 10 year old daughter has *old man hands* We have tried EVERYTHING and have yet to find something that works. Good luck! If you find something that does work.. please share.

Wow she does! I've noticed this on my hands but I'm actually starting to worry because a dr actually walked up to me and said you poor thing I was like what?? He asked if I was a dishawasher or something I said no?? He was like your poor hands.. They look terrible.. I hope we figure something out. If your ten year old little girl has this. I have to associate it to the crohns.