Hands are really dry need lotion

[Blayze]

You might can get a prescription from your doctor. I can't remember what it was called, but I had to do this a few years ago. My hands got dry enough they cracked open.

 

[BoomerD]

Neutrogena make a VERY good hand lotion that has worked very well for me. Working construction, especially working on saltwater, can really dry your hands. The Neutrogena lotion made a HUGE difference for me.

 

[blackdogdeek]

neutrogena Norwegian formula hand cream = win

 

[Howard]

Gloves, the longer the cuff the better. I tried taping cuffs before and the water got in anyway.

 

[BlackTigers]

Laugh all you want, but I found some old tube socks, and put them over my lubed up hands at night, and tape them off near my elbows so they don't come off. My skin dries out like CRAZY in the winter, and when this is done, I'm fine.

It looks funny as hell, but it works.

 

[zinfamous]

suuuuuuuure

 

[BoomerD]

BTW, if your hands are sore and irritated from the various chemicals from your employment, there are "barrier creams" that you put on BEFORE you start working that help protect your skin from those chemicals. Obviously they don't help much if your job entails reaching into a vat of hydrofluoric acid...but for most minor chemical irritants they should help quite a bit...

 

[moshquerade]

bag balm

 

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
bag balm

I think I'm in love...:heart:

Not many people nowadays know of the wonders of Bag Balm...

Basically, a medicated Vaseline, Bag Balm can work wonders on dry skin. I prefer a good quality greasless lotion.

BTW, I mis-spoke earlier...The stuff I've been using is NOT Neutrogena, it's THIS STUFF from Gold Bond. My hands used to always be rough and cracked from constant exposure to saltwater, dirt & mud, and exposure to the elements. This stuff has been like a miracle salve for me.

 

[biggestmuff]

Originally posted by: Quiksilver

Originally posted by: funkymatt
can you get gloves for work to prevent this?

Probably, but I'd probably have to keep them taped close to prevent water getting inside. It would be kind of cumbersome considering we have a few more job tasks other than just dishwashing (carry out orders, salad prep, stocking, and some desserts).

Dude, there are large dishwashing gloves that go past the forearm and up to the elbow. Most grocery stores carry them and they are inexpensive.

 

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: biggestmuff

Originally posted by: Quiksilver

Originally posted by: funkymatt
can you get gloves for work to prevent this?

Probably, but I'd probably have to keep them taped close to prevent water getting inside. It would be kind of cumbersome considering we have a few more job tasks other than just dishwashing (carry out orders, salad prep, stocking, and some desserts).

Dude, there are large dishwashing gloves that go past the forearm and up to the elbow. Most grocery stores carry them and they are inexpensive.

Why should HE have to buy them? The company should provide them for their employees.

Keep doin what you're doing OP...sounds like a good workman's comp case to me...

 

[biggestmuff]

Originally posted by: BoomerD

Originally posted by: biggestmuff

Originally posted by: Quiksilver

Originally posted by: funkymatt
can you get gloves for work to prevent this?

Probably, but I'd probably have to keep them taped close to prevent water getting inside. It would be kind of cumbersome considering we have a few more job tasks other than just dishwashing (carry out orders, salad prep, stocking, and some desserts).

Dude, there are large dishwashing gloves that go past the forearm and up to the elbow. Most grocery stores carry them and they are inexpensive.

Why should HE have to buy them? The company should provide them for their employees.

Keep doin what you're doing OP...sounds like a good workman's comp case to me...

 

[Quiksilver]

Originally posted by: BoomerD

Originally posted by: biggestmuff

Originally posted by: Quiksilver

Originally posted by: funkymatt
can you get gloves for work to prevent this?

Probably, but I'd probably have to keep them taped close to prevent water getting inside. It would be kind of cumbersome considering we have a few more job tasks other than just dishwashing (carry out orders, salad prep, stocking, and some desserts).

Dude, there are large dishwashing gloves that go past the forearm and up to the elbow. Most grocery stores carry them and they are inexpensive.

Why should HE have to buy them? The company should provide them for their employees.

Keep doin what you're doing OP...sounds like a good workman's comp case to me...

That gave me a good laugh. The owner of the place is a cheap ass. Like the machine we have to put the dishes in (after were done scrubbing the crap off them) spews water out of several of the pipes (whoever did the soldering job last did a piss poor job), rather than having it repaired (simple fix at that ) they just put buckets under the leaks to catch the water. On top of this, they never buy anything new. That same machine has been there when the place first opened in 1948 or so...

 

[lightstar]

you may have dishydrotic eczema which is caused by excessive exposure to water. . . .try wearing gloves and using a steroid cream for a couple of weeks

 

[Locut0s]

Originally posted by: rudeguy

Originally posted by: Locut0s


If it were my post I would have ended it with "and yes I've already tried sperm".

Sig worthy

Wow I finally made it into someone's sig, this is an honour sir

 

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: Quiksilver

Originally posted by: BoomerD

Originally posted by: biggestmuff

Originally posted by: Quiksilver

Originally posted by: funkymatt
can you get gloves for work to prevent this?

Probably, but I'd probably have to keep them taped close to prevent water getting inside. It would be kind of cumbersome considering we have a few more job tasks other than just dishwashing (carry out orders, salad prep, stocking, and some desserts).

Dude, there are large dishwashing gloves that go past the forearm and up to the elbow. Most grocery stores carry them and they are inexpensive.

Why should HE have to buy them? The company should provide them for their employees.

Keep doin what you're doing OP...sounds like a good workman's comp case to me...

That gave me a good laugh. The owner of the place is a cheap ass. Like the machine we have to put the dishes in (after were done scrubbing the crap off them) spews water out of several of the pipes (whoever did the soldering job last did a piss poor job), rather than having it repaired (simple fix at that ) they just put buckets under the leaks to catch the water. On top of this, they never buy anything new. That same machine has been there when the place first opened in 1948 or so...

Sounds like you need to find a different job...and call the health department when you leave...I really doubt that sort of thing meets the local health code...even in Michigan.