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OCD Handwashing - gentlest handwash?

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thas · 02/06/2025 12:36

Hi, my family member has OCD and the handwashing has ramped up dramatically. Hands now red raw. Can anyone recommend an incredibly gentle handwash? And a cream that soaks in to nothing very quickly? Thank you!

OP posts:
whyschoolwhy · 02/06/2025 12:37

I used to use baby wash for my hands.

MsPengiuns · 02/06/2025 12:43

Moisturising hand wash Little soap company lavender one is nice, soft with a strong smell. And hand creams, Nivea in a tube or similar.

Wolfiefan · 02/06/2025 12:55

I hope they can find a good treatment. Some emollients can be used to wash hands. And gloves in a bottle is a good barrier lotion.

Jk987 · 02/06/2025 13:14

Neutrogena Norwegian formula concentrated is very good.

Is your family member getting medical help for the OCC?

NuffSaidSam · 02/06/2025 13:16

If they can be fooled we sometimes put hand cream in the hand wash bottle so they're washing with cream. It makes a massive difference.

Mufflette · 02/06/2025 13:17

The Hipp kids one with the duck isn't drying - look for something without sodium laurel/laureth sulphate.

And yes to the Neutrogena Norwegian hand cream, it's great.

LowDownBoyStandUpGuy · 02/06/2025 13:20

E45 do a hand wash, having suffered with this myself OP I feel for you having to deal with it and for your family member, it’s very tough to deal with.

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