[objtrbit]

My brother and I get this really bad case of dry hands-starts at the knuckles-they crack and are really itchy-we both get a case of trichlomania or whatever (I am so sorry I don't have the energy to look up what it is-just constantly picking at it) and it spreads from knuckles only down to the thumb knuckle. wtf lol!

I am seriously thinking it is anxiety. My brother just had a nervous breakdown, and I almost had an anxiety attack recently (which very rarely ever happens to me) and my right knuckle is starting to show signs....wtf.

My other hypothesis is that its seasonal?

This year is my bro's first time getting it-I've experienced it two years in a row now-he is 22 and I'm 21.

It sucks, turns into craziness because we start trying creams (nothing works!!!!) so we just start burning our hands in scorching hot water because it feels awesome...makes it worse in the long run...and this crap just randomly goes away later. Only happens fallish/winter.

And I say....wtf lol

[missbelle]

Sounds like ezema...which is a rash that itches and the skin is very dry and sometimes the skin cracks almost to the bone, doesn't bleed but just cracks due to the dryness. You should stop by the Dr. and get a dx. and they can give you some cream if it is ezema. You can also get some hydorcortizone cream at the pharmacy but it may not be stong enough
I also remember putting my hands under hot water or freezing water to control the itch.

[objtrbit]

Originally Posted by missbelle

Sounds like ezema...which is a rash that itches and the skin is very dry and sometimes the skin cracks almost to the bone, doesn't bleed but just cracks due to the dryness. You should stop by the Dr. and get a dx. and they can give you some cream if it is ezema. You can also get some hydorcortizone cream at the pharmacy but it may not be stong enough
I also remember putting my hands under hot water or freezing water to control the itch.

Yeah I'm thinkin the hydrocodine won't work-I should proly go to the doctor though this time

lol thanks,
-obj

[nicoleb2]

Sounds like my hands in the winter! They are starting to get really dry now, will soon be cracking and bleeding

[Gus1234U]

there are two things i use,, well it's for my feet, but the principle applies: any lanolin product for dryness, and lavendar oil for itching,, maybe it will help you,,, best wishes, Gus