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Dry Skin, ive been noticeing i have dry skin on my hands but only on my joints?
Dry Skin, ive been noticeing i have dry skin on my hands but only on my joints, and it itches sometimes , its really dry almost like craking. Anyone seen this or know of any good medecine i can try before i go to the doctor..
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Always moisturize your skin with a lotion, even before bed.
Avoid strong, drying hand and bath soaps.
Avoid using too hot of water when bathing or washing hands.
Are you allergic to latex (as in cleaning gloves)?
Are you allergic to something you are cleaning with in your home or are you allergic to something at work?
If you live in a cold climate, wear gloves outside.
Go to the drugstore and get a low-dose, non-prescription cortisone cream or ointment and dab that only on the part of your hands giving you trouble. See if that helps.
Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) on the cracked part of the skin might help you heal faster and ease any stinging.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
soothe dry skin with an all natural skin care moisturizer. this can help keep the skin moist all day. stay away from factors that can rob moisture out of the body like dry air, too much exposure to the sun and humidity.
there are also natural ways to beat dry skin by avoiding long baths and showers. talk to your skin care expert and get some recommended skin care treatments. visit http://www.skinsosilky.com/ for more tips to beat dry skin.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Dry skin problems respond well to self-care measures, such as using moisturizers and avoiding long, hot showers and baths. If you have very dry and scaly skin, your doctor may recommend you use an all-natural cream that contains natural oils that gives soothing and glowing results.
In a more serious skin disease, such as ichthyosis or psoriasis, your doctor may prescribe prescription creams and ointments or other treatments in addition to home care.
Dry skin leads to dermatitis, which causes red, itchy skin. In these cases, treatment may include lotions with natural-oil ingredients. If your skin cracks open, your doctor may prescribe wet dressings with mildly astringent properties to contract your skin and reduce secretions and prevent infection.
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- 5 years ago
Before you go to bed, put medicated hand lotion (Jergens, Aveeno, etc) on your hands and then stick socks on them. Usually lotions with perfumes or scents don't work as well as unscented, so try to stay away from pretty smelling cremes. This happens to me a lot during the winter. You may need to do this for a few days until you see results, but my hands feel a lot better after a night with the stuff on.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
Dry skin has no permanent cure but the skin can be softened and made smoother by using a few home remedies. There are many helpful tips to cure dry skin at http://useinfo-dryskin.blogspot.com/
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I have the same thing man dry around the joints I've tried allot of things the best thing for me is aloe extreme moisture lotion
it wont go away completely but at least you wont feel it I've been living with it for years it wont hurt you......or get any worse as long as you moisturize...that is if it is the same thing.
Source(s): good luck man..... - Anonymous1 decade ago
You could try and soothe it with moisturiser or other creams for dry/chapped skin. Stay away from harsh soaps. If you go to your pharmacy they might have some suggestions as well.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
It's possible you have eczema.
That sort of sounds like the patch I have on my foot.