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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731   
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Advice please...
I've had this painful split next to my thumbnail for months now and nothing will shift it. It's probably due to having my hands in solvents/liquids too much during recent renovation projects but that was months ago. Splits on other fingers have gone on their own. I've tried normal hand creams, sandpaper, plasters etc. but it just won't go. I suspect I'm not the only one on here with such a problem and I was wondering if anyone has a remedy? Medicine and witchcraft are both acceptable. Cheers Matt Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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29th Aug 2014 1:05pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610  
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Click image to enlarge Both seem to be saying pretty much the same thing? Give it a try, you may like it! 
 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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29th Aug 2014 1:12pm |
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| Clemmo Member Since: 03 Aug 2012 Location: Mile Oak Posts: 1217  
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Hi..
I get this a lot too. A friend of mine who is a climber told me about "Climbers Hand Balm" Its like a wax you pack into the damaged area and it heals so quick! There are various brands..here is one http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/metolius-ha...lsrc=aw.ds Hope this helps Clemmo Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow.... Defender 90 HT............Pangea Green BMW X3 Msport............Carbon Black Mini Electric................Grey. (wow!) MGB Roadster……..........Vermillion 17k miles Honda Benly CD200....Maroon --------McLouis Fusio........7.4m of fun |
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29th Aug 2014 2:02pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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Thanks Mal - helpful as ever
Thanks gilarion. I'll see what I can get in the Pharmacy here - need to find a translation of hydrocolloid and seaweed first... Clemmo - the Climber's Hand Balm looks too good to be true but is certainly worth a shot as it's useful for other things too - delivery may be 10 Euros but there are a lot of other goodies on the Cotswold site too so I may buy over 100 Euros and get free delivery 
Cheers Matt Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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29th Aug 2014 2:54pm |
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| uncas Member Since: 22 Nov 2012 Location: Wentworth near Rotherham Posts: 340
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I use savlon cream when my fingers and thumbs split cos I'm not very good at wearing gloves.
Uncas |
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29th Aug 2014 4:06pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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I've got dry skin so get this a lot especially if I've been working outside in winter. I can usually get splits to heal eventually by keeping them covered with a plaster. If it's in an awkward area where a plaster won't stay put then I either smother them in New Skin which stings a bit or make sure I keep my hands smothered in a decent barrier cream ....but I've also had good results with udder cream
 Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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29th Aug 2014 4:08pm |
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| mick Member Since: 08 Feb 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2109 
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Don't bother with any of above superglue it then wrap with micropore tape works a treat
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29th Aug 2014 4:16pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20294
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What he said above! Just make sure it doesn't get into the would it's self where possible.
You might have to sand it off a week or two later though.. |
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29th Aug 2014 4:48pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5663 
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Elizabeth Arden eight hour cream is good stuff, and I also use medicated lip balm, as is heavy duty, waterproof, and comes in small tube so can be carried in pocket for regular application.
Andy |
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29th Aug 2014 5:01pm |
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| Clemmo Member Since: 03 Aug 2012 Location: Mile Oak Posts: 1217
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No need for 100euros!
This stuff is the original http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Climb-On-5-Ounce...e5765[url] It sounds to good to be true...but it's fab
Clemmo[/url] Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow.... Defender 90 HT............Pangea Green BMW X3 Msport............Carbon Black Mini Electric................Grey. (wow!) MGB Roadster……..........Vermillion 17k miles Honda Benly CD200....Maroon --------McLouis Fusio........7.4m of fun |
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29th Aug 2014 5:37pm |
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| ickle Member Since: 22 Jul 2010 Location: South Vendee Posts: 1777  
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Neutrogena hand cream, market traders swear by it!
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29th Aug 2014 6:27pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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Cheers guys
I've ordered the Climber's balm and some purple wellies for the wife. Her Hunters have cracked after 18 months and when she called them up they said they last 2 years max 
In the meantime I've done what MOG suggests and just stuck plasters over it - permanently soggy though. Superglue is the last resort and I'd have to buy some first... Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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6th Sep 2014 10:32am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5663
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I've never found super glue to work, just stings, sets, then peals off.
Good luck. |
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6th Sep 2014 11:17am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471
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As long as it's clean and not infected sogginess is what your after as it promotes healing, it's the dry / thick skin that causes the splits. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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