At 3/11/98 05:00 AM , Jane Hulst wrote:

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>3. If the skin is really dry or inflamed; then at night, after
>moisturising, cover the area with plastic cling film and secure with a
>crepe bandage (the plastic holds the cream on the skin and ensures it
>penetrates).  I know it sounds weird, but it works ... we only had to do
>this a couple of times at the beginning.

My problem is mainly with my fingers. The regimen I use during the dry,
itchy state is as follows: Before bed each night I use a similar technique
of covering the offending fingers heavily with my moisturizing cream, and
then covering the cream with a finger "cot" (or the finger cut from a latex
glove).  I then sleep with this on all night.  During the day I apply
moisturizer several times, and every time after having my hands in water.
This continues until the episode is over. Looks and sound odd, but it works
for me.

Doug Simmons
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