The back of my dd's hands are very dry and red (m)

[DKinTX]

I put lots of Eucerin on them but it stung her terribly. Any suggestions as to what I can use that wouldn't sting? Thanks!

[StacyWithFourRugrats]

My son often gets red, sore and chapped knuckles. We use vaseline liberally until the redness is gone (it doesn't sting) and then try to remind him to use lotion as a maintainer. He is a very frequent washer which will dry out his hands.

HTH

[Michelle T]

This is the only hand cream I really like. Most of them burn and make my hands turn red, but I haven't had this problem with the Aveeno. It also doesn't feel too greasy, which is also a pet peeve of mine. You can find it at Target, or any of those type stores. Even my supermarket carries it.
Michelle T

[DKinTX]

We use vaseline liberally

I don't know why I didn't think of that! As soon as she falls asleep I will sneak in there and put some on her. Thank you, Stacy! :)

[DKinTX]

Thanks for the tip, Michelle! I will pick up some of that next time I'm at Target.

[StacyWithFourRugrats]

Glad it will help you! Tho I can't claim to have thought of it. My husband asked me why I didn't use that on him. I had a duh! moment also ;)

[mcconnellboys]

Aquaphor, by Eucerin, doesn't sting. It's like vaseline in consistency, but it has vitamin K or something like that in it for healing of skin. We have the same sort of problems and use this a ton in winter.

Regena

[DKinTX]

That sounds good, too. Another of my dds has eczema (sp?), so I will have to try this. Thanks!

[nancypants]

I'd say either Aquaphor or Vaseline... or even A&D ointment and then let her wear gloves (or socks) on her hands to bed. It always helps me. It's terribly arid here and our hands suffer so I feel her pain! :(

[ustasmom]

My daughter's hands get really bad. Soap is the initial culprit.

I make my own liquid soap out of Dove soap now and her hands are in great condition, and she needs no other creams or ointments.

[readwithem]

Badger Healing Balm
http://www.badgerbalm.com/c-2-balms.aspx
Our hands are cracking as well - it's been so windy here (we're in Houston) - thanks for the reminder, I'll put some on before bed tonight:)

[Sandy in Indy]

Aquaphor, by Eucerin, doesn't sting. It's like vaseline in consistency, but it has vitamin K or something like that in it for healing of skin. We have the same sort of problems and use this a ton in winter.

Regena

I second this...coat the hands liberally and put socks over them for the night. Several days of this and you'll see lots of improvement!

[Kristafish]

I second the Aveeno :)

[Rhonda@LivingWater]

and I had tried several things. ITA that soap is the first culprit. I'm going to try the homemade Dove soap as recommended by a pp to hopefully keep their hands healthy.

[mcconnellboys]

Yes, my eczema/psoriasis problems on my hands just won't get better in winter unless I put cotton gloves on after slathering on the aquaphor all over.

I'll also tell you that one of the most soothing things I've found for my psoriasis is a cream by the Derma E company (I get it at our health food stores). It's called Psorzema and it works great! Best help I've ever had for psoriasis in unmentionable places, LOL!

Regena

[Melissa in FL]

I have psoriasis and I've found Aquaphor to be the best thing. You can put it on her hands before bed and then put socks on them so it won't rub off on her shirts. Also, find a creamy soap (like dove) for her to use during handwashing. During the day I use an olive oil cream made by Kiss my face, which works really well. Also, taking fish oil will help the skin.
HTH
Melissa

[Laura in VA]

Yes, I would definitely try Aquaphor. My youngest dd has eczema and this is what I put on her every morning and night. Be sure to apply it after she gets her hands wet (washing) as well.

[Amy in NH]

My oldest ds has this problem in the winter, especially the backs of his hands and his wrists. The Aquaphor doesn't sting, but doesn't heal the skin either. We've found that a liberal application of Lansinoh at bedtime will actually heal the skin. We are also experimenting with vitamins and fish oil this winter to see if we can keep it from coming back.

[Kennedy in NE]

We use Avenno as well. Seems to do the trick!

[jail warden]

We also use Eucerin, but when things get really bad use Cortaid. It heals skin very well. When my son was a baby his cheeks were terrible and nothing helped, until I discovered Cortaid. We always have some on hand now. I love it!

Lori

[jail warden]

This was supposed to go under OP. Not quite sure how to do things on here just yet:eek: Sorry!!!

Lori

[Jenn in Mo]

We love Palmer's here - it never burns. And it's cheap! Cheap, smells like chocolate, and works wonders....a great pick.

Hand-washing is a killer. Switching to Dove creamy liquid hand soap helped here. There's another one (softsoap, maybe?) that uses the word cashmere in its description. It's foamy and is very gentle as well. Another hand-washing problem I noticed was that my dd wasn't getting her hands nearly dry enough after washing. This greatly contributed to them getting chapped.

Or perhaps I should scratch all that and tell you what my Grandpa tells me....
"Aw, slap some bag balm on there and it'll be fine!" :D

[DKinTX]

***Thanks so much for all the great tips, Ladies!!!****