[LUTE] Re: band-aid texture question
If I'm careful to apply moisturizer specifically to the skin around my fingernails, I get almost no hangnails. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: band-aid texture question
Hi Collective Wisdom - Thanks for all your suggestions about curing my thumb cracks! I tried some moisturizer which helped, and the temperature going from -5 to 25 ( -20 to 4 C ) really helped too. I was surprised by how many people had ideas about this! Wayne Begin forwarded message: Date: January 29, 2015 at 10:52:23 AM EST To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu From: wayne cripps w...@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: [LUTE] band-aid texture question Hi folks - I am having serious issues with cracked skin on my thumb. about where it contacts the string, because of the dry winter weather here in the north. I am using band-aids to keep the crack closed, but the ones that I have tried all are too slippery to get a good sound on the lute strings. Has anyone found a good answer to this problem - either some bandage that works well for plucking, or some other way to keep the skin from cracking? Wayne To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: band-aid texture question
One of the best moisturizers in the world is uric acid. Egyptian women used to wrap their faces in towels soaked in cow's urine. They where renowned in the ancient world for their beautiful complexions. There are skin creams available that contain uric acid in crystalline form which is derived from the urine of horses. The kidneys sterilize urine, so there is no risk of infection. There is a more direct (and cheaper) approach than skin creams. Name withheld to avoid the insult to my reputation. On 2015-01-29 07:52, wayne cripps wrote: Hi folks - I am having serious issues with cracked skin on my thumb. about where it contacts the string, because of the dry winter weather here in the north. I am using band-aids to keep the crack closed, but the ones that I have tried all are too slippery to get a good sound on the lute strings. Has anyone found a good answer to this problem - either some bandage that works well for plucking, or some other way to keep the skin from cracking? Wayne To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: band-aid texture question
[1]http://www.newskinproducts.com/products/liquid_bandage.aspx I've used this before. It's worth a try. On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:52 AM, wayne cripps [2]w...@cs.dartmouth.edu wrote: Hi folks - I am having serious issues with cracked skin on my thumb. about where it contacts the string, because of the dry winter weather here in the north. I am using band-aids to keep the crack closed, but the ones that I have tried all are too slippery to get a good sound on the lute strings. Has anyone found a good answer to this problem - either some bandage that works well for plucking, or some other way to keep the skin from cracking? Wayne To get on or off this list see list information at [3]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html -- References 1. http://www.newskinproducts.com/products/liquid_bandage.aspx 2. mailto:w...@cs.dartmouth.edu 3. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: band-aid texture question
I would recommend seeing a competent dermatologist who could possibly prescribe a medical product to eliminate the problem. A. John Mardinly, Ph.D., P.E. Principal Materials Nanoanalysis Engineer EMail: john.mardi...@asu.edu Cell: 408-921-3253 (does not work in TEM labs) Titan Lab: 480-727-5651 NION UltraSTEM Lab: 480-727-5652 JEOL ARM 200 Lab: 480-727-5653 2010F Lab: 480-727-5654 Office: 480-965-7946 John Cowley Center for HREM, LE-CSSS B134B Bateman Physical Sciences Building Arizona State University PO Box 871704 Tempe, AZ 85287-1704 -Original Message- From: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] On Behalf Of wayne cripps Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 8:52 AM To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: [LUTE] band-aid texture question Hi folks - I am having serious issues with cracked skin on my thumb. about where it contacts the string, because of the dry winter weather here in the north. I am using band-aids to keep the crack closed, but the ones that I have tried all are too slippery to get a good sound on the lute strings. Has anyone found a good answer to this problem - either some bandage that works well for plucking, or some other way to keep the skin from cracking? Wayne To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: band-aid texture question
I've used newskin liquid bandage but don't like the sound I get with it. Fabric bandages make a nice sound, not like real thumb flesh, but nice. Sent from my Ouija board On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:29 AM, Charles Mokotoff mokot...@gmail.com wrote: [1]http://www.newskinproducts.com/products/liquid_bandage.aspx I've used this before. It's worth a try. On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:52 AM, wayne cripps [2]w...@cs.dartmouth.edu wrote: Hi folks - I am having serious issues with cracked skin on my thumb. about where it contacts the string, because of the dry winter weather here in the north. I am using band-aids to keep the crack closed, but the ones that I have tried all are too slippery to get a good sound on the lute strings. Has anyone found a good answer to this problem - either some bandage that works well for plucking, or some other way to keep the skin from cracking? Wayne To get on or off this list see list information at [3]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html -- References 1. http://www.newskinproducts.com/products/liquid_bandage.aspx 2. mailto:w...@cs.dartmouth.edu 3. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: band-aid texture question
Also, next winter, try frequent moisturizing combined with filing off calluses before they get thick enough to crack. Sent from my Ouija board On Jan 29, 2015, at 11:26 AM, John Lenti johnle...@hotmail.com wrote: I've used newskin liquid bandage but don't like the sound I get with it. Fabric bandages make a nice sound, not like real thumb flesh, but nice. Sent from my Ouija board On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:29 AM, Charles Mokotoff mokot...@gmail.com wrote: [1]http://www.newskinproducts.com/products/liquid_bandage.aspx I've used this before. It's worth a try. On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:52 AM, wayne cripps [2]w...@cs.dartmouth.edu wrote: Hi folks - I am having serious issues with cracked skin on my thumb. about where it contacts the string, because of the dry winter weather here in the north. I am using band-aids to keep the crack closed, but the ones that I have tried all are too slippery to get a good sound on the lute strings. Has anyone found a good answer to this problem - either some bandage that works well for plucking, or some other way to keep the skin from cracking? Wayne To get on or off this list see list information at [3]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html -- References 1. http://www.newskinproducts.com/products/liquid_bandage.aspx 2. mailto:w...@cs.dartmouth.edu 3. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: band-aid texture question
Hi Wayne Here in Provence the winter can be pretty dry too, especially when the mistral wind is blowing (although it's pouring with rain right now!). I try to avoid aggressive detergents (some washing-up liquids, for example, can really lead to callous skin). Drinking enough water is a priority. When the skin on my right-hand fingers gets rough (as it inevitably does at this time of year) I use a very light-grained emery paper to remove dead hard skin and a silica based hand cream (which is not oily) followed by a sprinkling of Venice talc. I couldn't imagine playing with any sort of band-aid. I presume you already wear gloves to protect your hands outdoors. Best Matthew On Jan 29, 2015, at 16:52, wayne cripps w...@cs.dartmouth.edu wrote: Hi folks - I am having serious issues with cracked skin on my thumb. about where it contacts the string, because of the dry winter weather here in the north. I am using band-aids to keep the crack closed, but the ones that I have tried all are too slippery to get a good sound on the lute strings. Has anyone found a good answer to this problem - either some bandage that works well for plucking, or some other way to keep the skin from cracking? Wayne To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: band-aid texture question
Charles, I too have used New Skin. It burned an awful lot when I applied it, but the butning sensation calmed down in about a minute. Chris -Original Message- From: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] On Behalf Of Charles Mokotoff Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 12:26 PM To: wayne cripps Cc: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: [LUTE] Re: band-aid texture question [1]http://www.newskinproducts.com/products/liquid_bandage.aspx I've used this before. It's worth a try. On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:52 AM, wayne cripps [2]w...@cs.dartmouth.edu wrote: Hi folks - I am having serious issues with cracked skin on my thumb. about where it contacts the string, because of the dry winter weather here in the north. I am using band-aids to keep the crack closed, but the ones that I have tried all are too slippery to get a good sound on the lute strings. Has anyone found a good answer to this problem - either some bandage that works well for plucking, or some other way to keep the skin from cracking? Wayne To get on or off this list see list information at [3]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html -- References 1. http://www.newskinproducts.com/products/liquid_bandage.aspx 2. mailto:w...@cs.dartmouth.edu 3. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
