Hand help please!

[HarleyNrs]

I am back in the NICU after 4 years of case management. My hands are screaming from all the washing/sanitizer......

What works for you? I have tried curel, shea butter and bag balm but they are still chapped and burn like crazy with the sanitizer. They haven't started cracking yet but are close.

TIA;

Nancy

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

Could it be a latex allergy?

I know most facilities now use "latex free gloves" , but it is worth checking out.

You could always use your own hand wash.. but watch out for the Infection Control police.

Consult your doctor! There could be a separate issue going on.

Good luck.

[Dazglue, ADN, BSN, MSN, RN]

Eucerin or gold bond works great for me...

[dudette10, MSN, RN]

I make sure to use the hospital-provided moisturizer dispenser next to the soap dispenser EVERY TIME I wash my hands. It's working pretty well.

[Nursetastic]

Carmex Healing Lotion. I use it every time I wash my hands. The scent is classic Carmex but very light. I get compliments on the scent all the time. People don't recognize it as Carmex right away. My hands love this stuff. Everyone on my unit seems to have a tube with them now.

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