I live in New England and every winter, the eczema on my hands flares up, sometimes to the point where my skin cracks and bleeds. I do keep my hands moisturized, but frequent handwashing and use of alcohol-based sanitizers at work dries them right out again. I'm embarrassed because my hands look gross, but more importantly, I worry because the skin is the first line of defense against pathogens. Where I work (psych unit), it just isn't feasible to run around wearing gloves all day long. Can anyone offer some suggestions? Thank you!
