What product to use for "buffer hands"?

daveb said:
I have the worst cracked hands ever. :(



When I work and type in the morning after a shower, my hang nails instantly crack. It makes a "popping" noise. I've tried all the products listed here, with no good results, only 'ok' results. ok results = still cracking but not as much. The worst part is that it really, really hurts :(



I guess a trip to the dermo is in order? Has anyone been to the dermo for these types of things?



I love detailing, but my hands ugh...I can't get them moist enough. It makes for a painful detail. I haven't tried the socks on the hands thing yet. My fiancee may freak out, and my dog...will go nuts.
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Yes a visit to the dermatologist or family doctor is a must if it is that bad.



You may get a cortisone medication that will aid in keeping the skin from becoming so raw.
 
Bence said:
Better to protect the skin from the chemicals. Our skin absorbs way more than you'd think. I personally don't want to cause long-term damage to my body. Today it is only my skin what's dry, but tomorrow it can be more serious...
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It's scary when you take the gloves off and look to see that whatever got on them is now permeating the glove :nervous2:
 
Has anybody tried udder cream (not balm)? I end up working outside all winter and if don't use it after washing my hands they will crack and bleed in just a couple days. It dries completely and I only know I have it on when my hands get wet, it is not greasy and dries nicely. If you just use it every night it should keep your hands in great shape.



I buy it in 1 and 4 pound tubs at most Farm Supply type places for around $5/lb. The "medicated" version is a bit better but cost a hair more.



This stuff is great for muchkin road rash too.



Thanks everybody for supplying a great knowledge base.
 
udder balm...



I think there is a retail people version also. Otherwise use the cow stuff with cotton gloves overnight



A million udders can't be wrong. (I was so tempted to use another word; with the "ea" spelling of course, but thought that might be inappropriate or misinterpreted))
 
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