Wow, Lynnette, I feel for you. About 7 1/2 years ago to the day almost, I made my way to my "real and trusted" dermatologist. After seeing my regular doctor and a derm that I knew wouldn't help me, hoping it was a bad dream and would all go away, I finally went to see the top gun. He explained to me that every time an irritant/allergen comes in contact with an open wound/sore that we have a 1000 times greater chance for irritation and sometimes even a severe allergy....this was my case. The only way to know is to be tested with your products to see which are causing the irritation/allergy, mine was acrylic monomer and powder as well as just about any gel that I had in the salon. This was a costly and time consuming procedure and I cried all the way home as I was told.....STOP using this stuff. I can't even be near it, I am now a Natural Nail Care Professional. I even developed a horrible allergy to latex as a result of putting them on top of all of my open wounds, he sad this too is also common. As much as I miss the creativity of enhancements, I cannot be in pain continuously. He also explained to me that all of the wounds/lesions I encountered during my horrific episodes would be extremely prone to eczema and even though I am not using the culprits, the cold weather, stress, both mental and physical, and excessive water usage (oh so sad I can't do dishes anymore.....even the rubber gloves have latex in them :() have thrown me into full blown attacks. When the attacks are really bad I use a cortisone tape that I cut and place over the effected area, when I see a slight flair up.....Eucerin, Intensive Repair Lotion is all that will help. I feel for you and hope that you find some relief as I know what you are going through....may you and your family have a happy and healthy holiday season. Mary Jo Zwirowski Tipz n Toez, Ltd. ~ www.tipzntoezltd.com Naperville, IL
Maggie, Thanks for that tip, but the second I put my hands in water the rash turns into what looks liek hives. They swell and turn beet red. I did buy mineral oil last week and was using that on my hands, but it did not help at all. I am grateful for all of you who are sending tips to help. Pati, I went to Wal-Mart last night and bought the stocking stuffer type gloves- 2 pair for $1 I think. I wore one to bed last night. Applied the Diprolene and slathered Eucerin and this morning it was feeling a little bit better. Thanks for that info--I will check it out. My eczema does get to the point of cracking and bleeding. The one side of my hand looks like someone took a razor and sliced me. THAT is a good cut. Usually they bleed from all the cracks. I am sure that the product is aggravating it, but I know it is not the cause of it. Today I am going to wrap the area in saran wrap and wear the cotton glove to do my clients. Even if I wear just the glove, the powders from filing will get t\hrough. I think it is spreading becuause I was wearing plastic/vinyl/latex gloves. Sheesh, I just cannot win. And I have my trusty bottle of liquid Benadryl!!! I really appreciate all your help! buenos dias, Lynnette **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/NailTech?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
