I don't know if this is a common problem or if I'm particularly careless. Anyway, a couple of months ago I started maternity leave and am now effectively a SAHM looking after a toddler and waiting for the new baby to come along. I'm enjoying it but the thing that upsets me most is the state of my hands! I know it sounds silly. But there are so many scratches, burns, cuts, scrapes... The backs of my hands are red and flaky from the constant hand-washing and drying. I guess the cold weather doesn't help. A couple of weeks ago I even got a serious finger infection that required antibiotics.
I didn't exactly have a desk job before - I had a fairly hands-on job in a hospital, but nothing compared to full-time housework! My hands have always been fairly nice and soft. Now they're a complete mess.
Any tips? I moisturise several times a day but it just doesn't solve the problem.
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I just grated my hand :(
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ElleDubloo · 26/01/2017 17:51
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