My Poor DD's hands- Help?

RealLifeMama · 02-04-2009, 09:04 PM

My DD has had dry skin just on the very back of her hands for a couple months now. I have been trying coconut oil, my tummy butter, various lotions, hand salves, etc, all petroleum free, to try to help her out, and she takes her CLO every day. They have only gotten worse.
Her skin is rough and scaly almost, not scaly like skin is coming off, but very wrinkly and tough. It has started cracking. Today I noticed that she has scabs on her knuckles.
Her fingers are fine, so it is not like when my skin gets dry. I think there is some other problem. It is only from her knuckles to her wrists. She says they are not itchy. I don't think it is an allergy because it is not spotty and is not anywhere else.
DH wants me to take her to the dermatologist, but I am afraid it will be forever until I can get her in.
Any suggestions of why this could be happening and what to have her put on it?

cobluegirl · 02-04-2009, 09:07 PM

since the other things you have tried haven't worked I would try vaseline.. yes I know it is petrolium..but it does seem to work for some people. at least might provide some relief while you continue to search.

I wouldn't rule out allergy either...

Ima LeShalosh · 02-04-2009, 09:12 PM

couple questions....

Does she have or have a history of eczema?
Does she play in the water (sink play) on a daily basis?

Singingmom · 02-04-2009, 09:14 PM

I was thinking eczema too...

RealLifeMama · 02-04-2009, 09:16 PM

No eczema history.
She is almost 8 and does not play in the water.

If it is eczema, what could she put on it?

Ima LeShalosh · 02-04-2009, 09:22 PM

can you post a picture of her hands?

RealLifeMama · 02-04-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chibi*Mum

can you post a picture of her hands?

She is asleep, but I will try tomorrow.

Ima LeShalosh · 02-04-2009, 09:23 PM

oh also...when you touch her hands...is there any "heat" to the touch?

Ima LeShalosh · 02-04-2009, 09:24 PM

sorry..a million things keep running through my mind..lol

How is her water intake (not counting juices nor milks..just straight water)?

SansSouci · 02-07-2009, 03:05 PM

My knuckles are the first things that crack when my hands get dry. I've been using a combo of things from Daybreak Lavender Farm (recommended to me by some gals here!), and it's been very successful in fighting that dryness that always attacks me in the winter.

Frequent handwashing really makes my hands get dry/cracked. Is she washing her hands a lot? I know you said she's not playing in the water, but how about daily showers/baths? Maybe they could be drying her out?

Has she tried sleeping in gloves with vasoline (or something else very hydrating) on her hands?

klpmommy · 02-07-2009, 03:22 PM

sounds like my left hand all winter. The best thing I have found so far (and I have tried a lot) is to minimize hand washing with soap & lubriderm lotion.

Soliloquy · 02-07-2009, 03:30 PM

Is it seasonal? This happens to my hands in winter and it goes away in summer. When we were in FL for a week in December it went away completely. For me, it is a vit. D deficiency. I need to either use a sunlamp or take a lot (about 3 Tbsp.) of CLO for it to go away.

What brand of CLO is she taking and how much? Also, CLO is more effective when there is plenty of natural saturated fat in the diet--grass-fed meats, organic butter, coconut oil, etc.

Quiteria · 02-07-2009, 03:41 PM

happens to mine in the winter...didn't know about vit. D deficiency

always assumed it was the lack of humidity...it's worse in a school setting with their soap and paper towels

so maybe a soap allergy, too?

Mine will not heal for weeks when using the wrong lotion...am allergic to fragrances (even lavendar EO), and most of the common white lotions--lubridern, eucerin, st. ives....I can do "daily moisturizing"Aveeno (NOT anti-itch formula), and plain petroleum jelly under white cotton gloves at night. Cocnut and oilve don't seem to do enough. Might be that she reacted to some of the kinds you tried, and they are so irritated that it's taking a long time to see results. Oh...also, if cuts are particularly red, I have heard about using neosporin BUT found out that was giving me an allergic reaction, too...so, I use bacitracin ointment if I feel that it's become infected enough to warrent an abx ointment.

AngelaVA · 02-07-2009, 04:00 PM

My DD has been getting a rash kind of like that, I dont' think as bad though. We have been using a product called Cetaphil, they have lotions and soaps, it is meant for eczema and other skin irritations. I've been getting it at Target, it's about $10 for the lotion and $10 for the soap.

RealLifeMama · 02-07-2009, 04:09 PM

We have been doing the neosporin at night and it does seem to be helping a bit.
THe board is about to close, so I can't address everything, but thanks for the replies and I will post more Sunday night.

02-04-2009, 09:04 PM	#1
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	My Poor DD's hands- Help? My DD has had dry skin just on the very back of her hands for a couple months now. I have been trying coconut oil, my tummy butter, various lotions, hand salves, etc, all petroleum free, to try to help her out, and she takes her CLO every day. They have only gotten worse. Her skin is rough and scaly almost, not scaly like skin is coming off, but very wrinkly and tough. It has started cracking. Today I noticed that she has scabs on her knuckles. Her fingers are fine, so it is not like when my skin gets dry. I think there is some other problem. It is only from her knuckles to her wrists. She says they are not itchy. I don't think it is an allergy because it is not spotty and is not anywhere else. DH wants me to take her to the dermatologist, but I am afraid it will be forever until I can get her in. Any suggestions of why this could be happening and what to have her put on it? __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

02-04-2009, 09:07 PM	#2
cobluegirl Rose Garden never be afraid of who you were meant to be Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 43,819	Re: My Poor DD's hands- Help? since the other things you have tried haven't worked I would try vaseline.. yes I know it is petrolium..but it does seem to work for some people. at least might provide some relief while you continue to search. I wouldn't rule out allergy either... __________________ T4/1 ISTJ Enneagram 9 Ds-T4/2 Dd1-T1/4 Dd2-T2/1 The greatest challenge for most of us is believing that we are worthy now, right this minute. Worthiness doesn't have prerequisites. ~Brene Brown "The Gifts of Imperfection"[/CENTER]

02-04-2009, 09:12 PM	#3
Ima LeShalosh Rose Garden Living and Loving..Against the Stream Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Between reality and hope Posts: 9,114	Re: My Poor DD's hands- Help? couple questions.... Does she have or have a history of eczema? Does she play in the water (sink play) on a daily basis? __________________ Chelle Jewish believer in Y'shua an INTP to the letter! My Love:דודי (my Beloved) My Little Loves:לוחם (Warrior 2001) ~ אוֹמֶץ (Heart 2005) ~ אש (Fire 2007) My Photography Blog:Red Door Photography My Natural Living Page:Against the Stream

02-04-2009, 09:14 PM	#4
Singingmom Administrator Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,954	Re: My Poor DD's hands- Help? I was thinking eczema too... __________________ Kelly Wife to my sweetheart for 30 years Grateful mom to 3 young adults Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

02-04-2009, 09:16 PM	#5
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: My Poor DD's hands- Help? No eczema history. She is almost 8 and does not play in the water. If it is eczema, what could she put on it? __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

02-04-2009, 09:22 PM	#6
Ima LeShalosh Rose Garden Living and Loving..Against the Stream Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Between reality and hope Posts: 9,114	Re: My Poor DD's hands- Help? can you post a picture of her hands? __________________ Chelle Jewish believer in Y'shua an INTP to the letter! My Love:דודי (my Beloved) My Little Loves:לוחם (Warrior 2001) ~ אוֹמֶץ (Heart 2005) ~ אש (Fire 2007) My Photography Blog:Red Door Photography My Natural Living Page:Against the Stream

02-04-2009, 09:23 PM	#8
Ima LeShalosh Rose Garden Living and Loving..Against the Stream Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Between reality and hope Posts: 9,114	Re: My Poor DD's hands- Help? oh also...when you touch her hands...is there any "heat" to the touch? __________________ Chelle Jewish believer in Y'shua an INTP to the letter! My Love:דודי (my Beloved) My Little Loves:לוחם (Warrior 2001) ~ אוֹמֶץ (Heart 2005) ~ אש (Fire 2007) My Photography Blog:Red Door Photography My Natural Living Page:Against the Stream

02-04-2009, 09:24 PM	#9
Ima LeShalosh Rose Garden Living and Loving..Against the Stream Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Between reality and hope Posts: 9,114	Re: My Poor DD's hands- Help? sorry..a million things keep running through my mind..lol How is her water intake (not counting juices nor milks..just straight water)? __________________ Chelle Jewish believer in Y'shua an INTP to the letter! My Love:דודי (my Beloved) My Little Loves:לוחם (Warrior 2001) ~ אוֹמֶץ (Heart 2005) ~ אש (Fire 2007) My Photography Blog:Red Door Photography My Natural Living Page:Against the Stream

02-07-2009, 03:05 PM	#10
SansSouci Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 10,084	Re: My Poor DD's hands- Help? My knuckles are the first things that crack when my hands get dry. I've been using a combo of things from Daybreak Lavender Farm (recommended to me by some gals here!), and it's been very successful in fighting that dryness that always attacks me in the winter. Frequent handwashing really makes my hands get dry/cracked. Is she washing her hands a lot? I know you said she's not playing in the water, but how about daily showers/baths? Maybe they could be drying her out? Has she tried sleeping in gloves with vasoline (or something else very hydrating) on her hands? __________________ Elizabeth DYT 4, HSP, ISTJ married 18 years to ISTJ DD 14y/o ESFJ DS 12 y/o GF/CF/etc. & Recovering from Autism I Juice Plus+ and sharing it with others. Fruits & veggies in a capsule or soft-chew!

02-07-2009, 03:22 PM	#11
klpmommy Deactivated Beware the gorgon, she's having a bad hair day Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: DFW area Posts: 54,024	Re: My Poor DD's hands- Help? sounds like my left hand all winter. The best thing I have found so far (and I have tried a lot) is to minimize hand washing with soap & lubriderm lotion.

02-07-2009, 03:30 PM	#12
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: My Poor DD's hands- Help? Is it seasonal? This happens to my hands in winter and it goes away in summer. When we were in FL for a week in December it went away completely. For me, it is a vit. D deficiency. I need to either use a sunlamp or take a lot (about 3 Tbsp.) of CLO for it to go away. What brand of CLO is she taking and how much? Also, CLO is more effective when there is plenty of natural saturated fat in the diet--grass-fed meats, organic butter, coconut oil, etc.

02-07-2009, 03:41 PM	#13
Quiteria Rose Garden Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 23,483	Re: My Poor DD's hands- Help? happens to mine in the winter...didn't know about vit. D deficiency always assumed it was the lack of humidity...it's worse in a school setting with their soap and paper towels so maybe a soap allergy, too? Mine will not heal for weeks when using the wrong lotion...am allergic to fragrances (even lavendar EO), and most of the common white lotions--lubridern, eucerin, st. ives....I can do "daily moisturizing"Aveeno (NOT anti-itch formula), and plain petroleum jelly under white cotton gloves at night. Cocnut and oilve don't seem to do enough. Might be that she reacted to some of the kinds you tried, and they are so irritated that it's taking a long time to see results. Oh...also, if cuts are particularly red, I have heard about using neosporin BUT found out that was giving me an allergic reaction, too...so, I use bacitracin ointment if I feel that it's become infected enough to warrent an abx ointment. __________________ Homeschooling mama to five: a young adult (graduated!), two high schoolers, a big kid, and a kindergartner And yes, they've all aged overnight since the last time you read my out-of-date sigg.

02-07-2009, 04:00 PM	#14
AngelaVA Rose Garden Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 11,512	Re: My Poor DD's hands- Help? My DD has been getting a rash kind of like that, I dont' think as bad though. We have been using a product called Cetaphil, they have lotions and soaps, it is meant for eczema and other skin irritations. I've been getting it at Target, it's about $10 for the lotion and $10 for the soap. __________________ Wife to David since July 2005, Mama to Genevieve born June 2006 and to Gabrielle born February 2009

02-07-2009, 04:09 PM	#15
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: My Poor DD's hands- Help? We have been doing the neosporin at night and it does seem to be helping a bit. THe board is about to close, so I can't address everything, but thanks for the replies and I will post more Sunday night. __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

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