Hand Cream

jp_bl_68 · 27 Nov 2010 at 01:48

The skin on my hands gets really dry and starts to crack so I'm in need of some decent hand cream. I've tried using generic supermarket (Sainsbury's) brands but they don't seem to do any good.

Can anyone recommend some decent hand cream?

Oh, and before the gay jokes/masturbation jokes/general flaming etc. begins, this is what my knuckles look like right now:

So I'd really appreciate some helpful suggestions too. Cheers.

Pestilence · 27 Nov 2010 at 01:50

AIDS, I'm afraid.

Deep · 27 Nov 2010 at 01:55

Try some e45 cream

iamdjdz · 27 Nov 2010 at 01:58

I use Vaseline healthy hand and nail conditioning. It seems to properly moisturise my hands for a couple of days at a time. It's worth considering.

Dj_Jestar · 27 Nov 2010 at 01:58

E45 cream, and put some gloves on when you go out

Van Hellseek · 27 Nov 2010 at 01:59

This thread title should totally have had a head crab/face hugger pic warning.

Mason- · 27 Nov 2010 at 02:00

I have had dry skin since I was born and I use Nivea Soft, It's awesome.

I used to have the same as you except on my legs.

Winter would come whole of my legs would literally crack and bleed, hurt so bad.

But this stuff is awesome, try it.

http://www.boots.com/en/Nivea-Soft-Moisture-Cream-Pot-300ml_31540/

Pestilence · 27 Nov 2010 at 02:02

If I posted just where exactly on my person was currently horribly dry and cracked, the tears would likely flood the South-East.

iamdjdz · 27 Nov 2010 at 02:08

Pestilence said:
If I posted just where exactly on my person was currently horribly dry and cracked, the tears would likely flood the South-East.

Hydrocortisone Cream.

Failing that, Fucidin.

Failing that, Eucidin.

All (I think) available over the counter in a pharmacy.

Van Hellseek · 27 Nov 2010 at 02:09

Talk to your doctor and ask about a steroid-based skin cream.

^TANK^ · 27 Nov 2010 at 02:11

Savlon/thread.

Greenlizard0 · 27 Nov 2010 at 02:18

Can imagine it being worse recently because of the cold weather.

Try emollients from your pharmacy, e.g. E45 or other things.

I don't really use hand cream lol, but what about the one with the adverts where it implies it's designed for Norwegian fisherman?

LeJosh · 27 Nov 2010 at 02:25

I've had a similar experience, best thing to use is E45.

Mark A · 27 Nov 2010 at 02:25

http://www.healthcheckpharmacy.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=771&cat=52

Unguentum M. Wash your hands first with warm water and let them soak a bit and then fully dry. Apply a bit of this and let it soak in.

Its the only stuff that works for me. E45 is better than most of the stuff you get in Boots etc but its not a patch on the stuff I've linked to. If you go to your GP you might even be able to get it on prescription, I get 2 of these tubs for £7 odd.

Angilion · 27 Nov 2010 at 02:27

E45 cream and gloves when you go out.

Also, make sure you're properly hydrated. Rule of thumb - if your pee isn't clear and odourless, drink more water.

Greenlizard0 · 27 Nov 2010 at 02:33

^Good advice, a really important factor for all sorts of health reasons, including how well your skin functions is related to how much you drink. Get lots of fluids down you.

Edit - was reading about the importance of water, and bless the internet - this video is where I ended up:

Kutter · 27 Nov 2010 at 02:49

Wear marigolds when you wash up too, it maybe the detergent.

Mark A · 27 Nov 2010 at 02:52

doofski said:
Wear marigolds when you wash up too, it maybe the detergent.

Or don't wash up

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Malachy · 27 Nov 2010 at 03:14

I suffer with a.similar condition on my hands my doc.prescribes me a.steroids cream called betnovate it is fantastic.
regards
Andy

Things change I've changed · 27 Nov 2010 at 03:35

Like others have said try E45, personally I use Vaseline Essential Moisture Hand & Body Lotion.