Hello Ladies,
I have almost the same problem with my hands and fingers. That is the
reason that I stopped doing hair and started to do nails. My hands and
fingers used to get so bad that I had to take days off of work. My fingers
used to
swell up and crack so badly that I wouldn't be able to open my fingers
sometimes scared that the skin would crack open and bleed. I finally went to
this excellent dermatologist who told me I had A topic dermatitis. HE gave me
a
list of things that my hands couldn't come in contact with, of course
chemicals was the first on the list. Along with a few creams he told me to
soak my
hands in warm water and this blue liquid which he charged me $30 for. This
liquid was mineral oil with a blue dye in it to make it look pretty and
expensive. I would soak in it until my fingers were soft enough to be able to
open
my fingers without them cracking. When I finished that pretty blue liquid I
bought a bottle of mineral oil and it did exactly the same thing. It also
made that flakey skin soft enough to be able to heal on its own without the
use
of other meds and creams. Another thing that helped me was Silicone glove
from Avon. I know, I know..Yes I actually used Avon. I would apply it
constantly to build up the layers and tried to not use soap if I could. From
time to
time I get a little reaction from the monimer if I come in contact with it so
I use the mineral oil straight from the bottle and it clears up right away.
Hope this helps, Maggie
In a message dated 12/16/2008 12:08:22 A.M. Central Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
I have had contact dermatitis for about 30 years. A little over a year ago
it got worse than it ever had in all those years! It got so nasty, I was
scared to go into the Drs., because I was afraid I might lose a finger or two.
I finally went, and he perscribed a new med that I had never used before,
and it did start to heal a llittle, but went right back to nasty. It was so
bad that I had to rub a numbing cream on it to be able to use my hands or get
any sleep. It was one of my clients that said to me....didnt this start to
get bad around the time you tried some new products last year? So I dug out
my
invoices, and sure enough it started when I had bought Entity. When that
was done....TT came out with her A+ liquid, than she came out with another one
that was even a darker purple. At that point I went back to using my TT
orig. liquid, which is almost clear, and it started to heal up. I have a
little
flair up now and then, but as long as I do not use a liquid that is
purple/blue I am able to keep it under control. Just a though. Good luck,
that
stuff can drive you crazy!!!!
Kathy
Kathy's Nail Corner
Utah
-----Original Message-----
From: Pati <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:15 pm
Subject: NailTech:: Re: Eczema and topical dermatitis
I HATE when that happens and with this laptop it happens alot!
Anyway...don't make light of what you have.
CVS sells white cotton gloves in a 2pck...I think they are about 5
bucks....I have about 10 pairs with the fingers cut out if you want them!!
(they have
been washed of course!) They come in a box near the bandages in that
aisle....
Hope you feel better soon....
Pati
'Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets;
so love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don't,
and believe that everything happens for a reason.
-----Original Message-----
From: Lynnette <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 6:54 pm
Subject: NailTech:: Eczema and topical dermatitis
Hey everyone. I just want to bring this subject to the forefront.
I have had eczema all my life. In my 20's I found out I had food allergies.
I cut most of the foods out and the rashes subsided. Never went away complete
ly but I had it under control.
The past few weeks have been awful with this rash. It is all over both my
hands. Just putting my hands in water makes the rash welt. Gloves? Well that
is
helping the rash spread.
Saturday was the worst they have ever been. I was paying attention to where
the clients held my hands and they are resting right on the area where the
rash is.
I am NOT going to say it out loud, but I am positive that the products are
aggravating the eczema.
Yesterday the rash began to spread up my wrist. The itch is driving me nuts.
I am sipping liquid Benadryl to help control it. I think I may become
addicted to it!!!!
I had to go to the doctor today for this. She put me on Prednisone and the
strongest topical steroid available in the US. I am going to run to Wal Mart
to see if I can find some thin cotton gloves. I have a pair from Star Nail,
but they are not good enough.
I know that the chemicals did not cause this, but it is surely exacerbating
the rash. I have never had it this bad, (Pati, I got your message on FB---
PLEASE know that this is NOTHING compared to what you went through--I am just
"a-bitchin.")
Anyway, just take precautions to help prevent getting skin rashes. Also, the
doctor does not want me to wash all the time. Water is NOT good for the
skin!!!
Take care of your hands. They are your livelyhood!
buenos dias,
Lynnette
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