Cracked Hands/Fingers

[Mermaid]

We can't have a humidifer anymore 'cause both kids have mold allergies- the allergist said No No to moist air. I am starting to notice the dryness in my skin, and Kate's hair has permanent electricity! And dry throats in the am.

I spent a good part of the day dusting; it's worse than it is in the summer. And I know that's a contributor to allergies. Winter really su**s in some parts of the country, doesn't it?

 

[Paula]

We can't have a humidifer anymore 'cause both kids have mold allergies- the allergist said No No to moist air. I am starting to notice the dryness in my skin, and Kate's hair has permanent electricity! And dry throats in the am.

You can control the moisture with the humidifier (so it doesn't get moist enough for mold, I would think), but your allergist knows best. Perhaps you can get the moisture up to a "normal" level but no higher (i don't know what normal would be, though).

 

[Jdarg]

I spent a good part of the day dusting; it's worse than it is in the summer. And I know that's a contributor to allergies. Winter really su**s in some parts of the country, doesn't it?

Are you ready for our BIG storm tomorrow? I forgot and stopped at the grocery on the way home- could not get in the parking lot! So Bdarg is bringing home Chinese food and wine! And my son is pacing the house trying to figure out if they will send the kids home early from school tomorrow, or call off on Friday. If they call off Friday I am screwed- I was going to actually do some Christmas shopping!!

 

[Rudyjohn]

I spent a good part of the day dusting; it's worse than it is in the summer. And I know that's a contributor to allergies. Winter really su**s in some parts of the country, doesn't it?

yes.

 

[Miss Kitty]

Are you ready for our BIG storm tomorrow? I forgot and stopped at the grocery on the way home- could not get in the parking lot! So Bdarg is bringing home Chinese food and wine! And my son is pacing the house trying to figure out if they will send the kids home early from school tomorrow, or call off on Friday. If they call off Friday I am screwed- I was going to actually do some Christmas shopping!!

I vote for a snow day!!!! There's nothing better than getting that call or seeing your school on the canceled list on TV!!!

 

[Smiling JOe]

LL, the bird is in the sky.;-) Let me know what you think. Did you get the Bag Balm yet? Bag Balm will help you greatly, at least until those cracks heal. You wont regret using it. Every morning you will wake up and thank the fine makers at Bag Balm for helping to make you hands feel better.

 

[Unplugged]

Anyone else have this problem this time of year? My fingers hurt so dang bad! It is amazing how bad those little cracks can hurt. I've heard of all kinds of remedies but none are working for me. Right now the only way I can get them to stop hurting is to either superglue them or put that neosporin with pain stuff on them.

Here's your cure:

EmuMED Skin Repair Lotion. Your pharmacist can order it or you can Google it and order from any number of sources off the web.

 

[Beach Runner]

Try Zim's Crack Cream (it's for cracked skin, not for yo' crack or for those on crack who need cream ). Also the shea butter at Patchouli's (sp?) is REALLY good for dry skin.

 

[newyorker]

Mermaid, I hope your furnace got fixed....its 17 degrees here and falling fast, and the wind chill is making it even colder. But I lived in the upper midwest years ago (Madison, Wi--that defined cold!!). I do second the suggestion of the humidifier attached to the furnace--we have one too, and it is good not only for your skin and respiratory system, but it helps your furniture and other things (like antiques) that are sensitive to drying out in the winter.

And as for car starters--I need one too. are they trustworthy in terms of not draining your battery or causing other problems? (I came home from a trip last winter...XM radio had drained Jeep battery in airport garage....I spent a very cold hour or so waiting for the emergency truck to come give me a charge. The parking lot at my college is a long cold walk and a dead vehicle in winter is not a good idea.)

 

[Sheila]

Mermaid, I hope your furnace got fixed....its 17 degrees here and falling fast, and the wind chill is making it even colder. But I lived in the upper midwest years ago (Madison, Wi--that defined cold!!). I do second the suggestion of the humidifier attached to the furnace--we have one too, and it is good not only for your skin and respiratory system, but it helps your furniture and other things (like antiques) that are sensitive to drying out in the winter.

And as for car starters--I need one too. are they trustworthy in terms of not draining your battery or causing other problems? (I came home from a trip last winter...XM radio had drained Jeep battery in airport garage....I spent a very cold hour or so waiting for the emergency truck to come give me a charge. The parking lot at my college is a long cold walk and a dead vehicle in winter is not a good idea.)

I got cold just reading that. I'll bet that was a real AWWWWWW Shoot moment when the Jeep wouldn't start. Brrrrrrr!