Sudden dry flaky hands

[crofty1984]

Well, what it says, really. This morning I got in the car to go to work and noticed my right hand was suddenly flaky. Looked like I'd been eating a fried egg buttie and spilled some egg on them (No, I hadn't just carelessly eaten a fried egg buttie).

Same soap and shampoo in the shower.

What is it and how do I fix it?

[freecar]

It's jizm and you need bigger tissues!

HTH

[crofty1984]

freecar said:

It's jizm and you need bigger tissues!

HTH

I knew someone would have said that. I was going to deny it in the OP, but wondered how long it would take.

I can assure you it's not mangoo.

[CaNsA]

BURN HIM!

BURN THE DISEASE!

[Hoofy]

How's your liquid intake been over the last couple of days? I know it isn't occurring on the other hand or anywhere else but sometimes one part of the body goes dry first...

[crofty1984]

Um, no different to usual during the day. But the last couple of nights I have made my way through 5 stubby beers a night (Boredom and every episode of the big bang theory on DVD)

[K77 CTR]

What do you do for work?

[Hoofy]

crofty1984 said:

Um, no different to usual during the day. But the last couple of nights I have made my way through 5 stubby beers a night (Boredom and every episode of the big bang theory on DVD)

Alcohol is supposed to be a diuretic so it may be the cause of your problem. Try increasing your water intake somewhat until you speak to someone with more medical qualifications than a furry ninja hippo.

[crofty1984]

K77 CTR said:

What do you do for work?

I work in an office.
I'm restoring a boat as well, but I'm fairly sure I haven't had any wierd chemicals on me.

Actually, I have! Thanks for reminding me! I took my gloves off (rubber palmed, elastic materials for the rest) and the backs of my fingers were yellow like smoker's tar-stained. Most likely to be either grease or hydraulic/brake fluid. Then again possibly coolant. That would have been on Sunday, so maybe it took a day or two to have an effect.

Thanks everyone. Pleased to know I'm not diseased. I'll see if I can get some savlon or steroid cream or something. I'll get some moisturiser too.

[K77 CTR]

Contact dermatitis then, speak to the pharmacist and see what they recommend and avoid the chemicals!!

[Panda76]

Decent moisturizer like Neutorgena should clear it up.
I get it from time to time on my right hand and it's all my own fault for thinking I knew better than to wear gloves when working with oils and grease.

As it is Morrisons own hand moisturizer the same consistency as branded products works very well.
(yes I've pretty much tried them all)