Posting for traffic. My hands have never been in such a terrible, dry state. Not even just dry but I have these deep cuts on my fingers/knuckles that are so painful when I do anything with my hands, often bleed etc. I’ve never had it like this before. I’m at a bit of a loss as to what’s causing it. I’ve always had dry hands in the winter but they’ve tended to just be general dry skin, fixed with moisturiser, never as bad as this.
Some context/what I’ve tried so I don’t drip feed!
- I’ve been to the GP, they suggested emollients (Dermol) which I use as soap every time I wash my hands.
- I’m 13 months pp and still breastfeeding - could that be a factor?
- I use rubber gloves every time I do any sort of washing up or cleaning.
- I either have hands in pockets or in gloves every time I’m out walking at the moment, unless doing something quickly with phone etc!
- I try to use gentle shower gels, face washes etc. I was using an acidic bonding shampoo but have switched to a Garnier Hair Food one in case it’s my shampoo, doesn’t seem to help.
- I put a thick emollient cream on every night before bed (although sometimes hands are too sore to bear it) but invariably if DC wakes up I end up having to wash my hands after a nappy change etc. so I guess it’s not always on for hours at a time.
What am I missing? I feel I’m going to have to change every shower product I own to see what it is? It must be something I’m using daily, surely? They’re currently feeling so dry, tight and sore and I’m at a loss.
Any words of wisdom??