Hippolyta 572 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 How do you deal with dry hands? As a bacteriophobe myself i have a huge dry hands problem from the constant washing. I have switched to using only mild washing emulsions, but because they are so mild i feel like i have to wash even more. I also use rich/heavy creams and lotions with urea and glycerin to moisturize my hands after i wash them, but they are still dry and crackly, nothing helps anymore :( I've also tried wearing cloves but its such a nuisance, plus its not like i can wear them in school or work, so... Help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyPopCupcake 2,421 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Isn't there something to help you reduce your phobia though? idk much about the topic but making it milder at least would be better right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B612 22,399 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I use wet wipes and I always carry hand cream with me, I rarely use alcohol gel despite also carrying it with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippolyta 572 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Isn't there something to help you reduce your phobia though? idk much about the topic but making it milder at least would be better right? Thanks for at least trying to help even tho you dont know much on the topic Yeah ive been thinking about visiting behavioral specialist but tbh my phobia has been so ingrained in me and im not sure it would be of any merit, i think i would only waste money and time and if i already have this kind of mentality/mindset than maybe it really would be in vain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippolyta 572 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 I use wet wipes and I always carry hand cream with me, I rarely use alcohol gel despite also carrying it with me Do wet wipes dry out your hands less than washing and do you use wipes that contain alcohol or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyPopCupcake 2,421 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thanks for at least trying to help even tho you dont know much on the topic Yeah ive been thinking about visiting behavioral specialist but tbh my phobia has been so ingrained in me and im not sure it would be of any merit, i think i would only waste money and time and if i already have this kind of mentality/mindset than maybe it really would be in vain Ohh is it expensive? if it is then ignore my comment I hope someone can help you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippolyta 572 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Ohh is it expensive? if it is then ignore my comment I hope someone can help you it is expensive, very...and thank you once again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AStan 453 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Hand lotion/vaseline. Not perfect but still helps. I would also try to use a napkin to open doors, etc, so I wouldn't have to wash my hands as often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B612 22,399 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Do wet wipes dry out your hands less than washing and do you use wipes that contain alcohol or not? I feel like they dry less even the ones with alcohol, I prefer the ones with aloe vera it makes me feel like my hands are cleaner than when I use alcohol, baby wipes are the best then use a moisturizer hand cream and your hands should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyPopCupcake 2,421 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 it is expensive, very...and thank you once again That sucks :/ no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrookies girls 1,085 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I'm used to having dry hands so I don't care much about it... But using hand cream and nourishing hand soap (or hand soap/gel for sensitive skin) limits the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juu 3,359 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 put on handcream before sleep so it can work over night putting on cream when the hands are still a bit damp after washing works best but yes, best would be to limit the washing to specific times, start small Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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