Digger 66 3,476 #1 Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) Any of you guys plagued by this ^ ? Give this stuff a try : http://okeeffescompany.com/ MAN , I've tried all the lotions & crap . Most of them don't work & leave you smelling like a girl . This stuff looks like Mink oil ( for leather ) but is not at all greasy ( you won't even know you put it on ) , does not smell like anything & works incredible . Edited November 27, 2014 by Digger 66 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #2 Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) I have the same problem....cracked skin, chapped skin. Another reason to hate cold weather. I use "Okeeffes" too. I don't use it a religously as I should, but it is a good product. Edited November 27, 2014 by KC9KAS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Bergfeld 55 #3 Posted November 27, 2014 I use utter balm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,888 #4 Posted November 27, 2014 I have suffered the affliction for decades. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING works but the arrival of Spring. In the meantime, I coat the ends of my fingers with pain relieving bacitracin ointment, then apply several layers of bandaids. 3M Nexcare Comfort Strips work the best. I'm not kidding when I say that I have tried every so-called remedy advertised on TV, in magazine, and the Farmers Almanac. Last year this same subject was discussed in a thread that I started: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #5 Posted November 27, 2014 You guys need to work on the Horses more and get more petroleum products on you. No kidding, where I have oil or something petroleum on my hands about up to my elbows several days a week it takes care of it and those areas heal 10 times faster. Hence Neosporin - 25% petroleum products... From my hands to elbows are no problem, the rest is. I tried something someone told me about a few years back for the extreme cold and it helps with dryness as well. After you get done with a shower take a damp washrag and knock off most of the water but not all, immediately cover yourself in lotion, it locks in the moisture. I would have never believed it would make you feel much warmer and help with dryness but it does, you will tell it as soon as you step out of the shower. I only do it when it get's really cold, Sandra does it every day all Winter. Can't hurt to try. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialwheelhorse 174 #6 Posted November 27, 2014 Bag balm or wool fat for me !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,276 #7 Posted November 27, 2014 Bag balm or wool fat for me !! I don't have an ongoing problem but when a salve is needed bag balm is my go-to. It simply works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcrage 621 #8 Posted November 27, 2014 And I actually used "Bag Balm" for it's intended use and for hands back in the 60s 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 215 #9 Posted November 27, 2014 I super glue for cracks, it kills the pain instantly. Then I remember to use lotion! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motor12 367 #10 Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) Bag balm for me, it's utterly fantastic... Edited November 27, 2014 by motor12 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #11 Posted November 27, 2014 Oh brother Motor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #12 Posted November 27, 2014 Old standby... maybe give this a go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,888 #13 Posted November 27, 2014 Holy cow, I'd forgotten that commercial. If I soaked my fingers in dish washing liquid, the remaining oils in my fingers would be washed out and the tips would crack and fall off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #14 Posted November 27, 2014 Bob, have you tried mineral oil? http://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/1356nj/mineral_oil_and_its_benefits_for_skin_dont_be/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,888 #15 Posted November 27, 2014 Yes. If it has been suggested or tried by someone else before, I have tried it without success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #16 Posted November 27, 2014 A big console humidifier will help too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,888 #17 Posted November 27, 2014 I have a whole house humidifier, plus I have tried a humidifier in my room. Makes no difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #18 Posted November 27, 2014 You're a tough one Bob. How are they in the Summer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #19 Posted November 27, 2014 Bob, do you have this anywhere else on your body, or just your hands? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #20 Posted November 27, 2014 We want no picts. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,476 #21 Posted November 27, 2014 X - 2 ! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,888 #22 Posted November 27, 2014 You're a tough one Bob. How are they in the Summer? 99% fine unless I am working with gypsum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,888 #23 Posted November 27, 2014 Bob, do you have this anywhere else on your body, or just your hands? Mostly fingers, but heels and bottoms of feet at times. Don't worry, pictures will not be posted 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,476 #24 Posted November 27, 2014 Don't worry, pictures will not be posted 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #25 Posted November 27, 2014 If they're fine in the Summer it's must be a moisture problem I guess. We gotta find a way to help you Bob! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
