Dry skin on only 3 fingers

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  1. madferit-lfc's Avatar
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    Dry skin on only 3 fingers
    Hi there,

    I took a job a few months ago as a potwash but left after a week because I didnt like the hours and one of the bosses. I was working with all sorts of chemicals but after about a week I noticed 3 fingers in particular were getting itchier and itchier. 6 months later in the summer, they get so dry and peel off and I've tried everything but there is no cure! What is causing this and how can I stop it?????
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    Re: Dry skin on only 3 fingers
    (Original post by madferit-lfc)
    Hi there,

    I took a job a few months ago as a potwash but left after a week because I didnt like the hours and one of the bosses. I was working with all sorts of chemicals but after about a week I noticed 3 fingers in particular were getting itchier and itchier. 6 months later in the summer, they get so dry and peel off and I've tried everything but there is no cure! What is causing this and how can I stop it?????
    There is a cure. Time. It will take time to heal, in the mean time don't wash any other pots and use hand friendly washing up.
  3. OSharp's Avatar
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    Re: Dry skin on only 3 fingers
    If your really concerned go and see your GP they might give you some cream.
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