Ask Dr. Gott » petroleum jelly http://askdrgottmd.com Ask Dr Gott MD's Website Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:01:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Persistent dry hands http://askdrgottmd.com/persistent-dry-hands/ http://askdrgottmd.com/persistent-dry-hands/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:01:33 +0000 Dr. Gott http://askdrgottmd.com/wp/?p=2949 DEAR DR. GOTT: I have very dry hands, which seem to soak up creams and lotions within a few minutes of applying them, rendering them ineffective. Petroleum jelly seems to help, but it leaves my hands all greasy and I can’t do anything. What do you suggest?

DEAR READER: If the petroleum jelly works, you may want to try using it at bedtime and putting your hands in white cotton gloves. In the morning, take the gloves off and wash your hands with cool water and a mild moisturizing soap to remove any remaining jelly.

During the day, try using glycerin or mineral oil, which soak into the skin and moisturize but don’t leave a greasy or oily feeling. Applying either product to damp skin also increases their abilities to lock in moisture. If these don’t work, try using an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream for up to a week. This may lessen the dryness rendering the lotion is more effective.

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