Thankyou all for replying and trying to help with the problem. I have been using the Vaseline. Didn't try the sleeping with socks on though, but it sounds like a good idea. I wake-up and I am scratching like crazy. I did try the Bag Balm. I am allergic to the Lanolin in it, so it just made it itch more. I take Fish OIl, but I think I could try eating coconut oil. I use the dish soap from the health food store and soaps.
I use my hands a lot. I am a printmaker and painter by profession, but I also teach and do home renovations, so I use more chemicals than the average person. I am constantly using my hands. I plan to do the Pesto sauce recipe I read about that removes heavy metals. I'm probably full of them. I was waiting on the Cilantro to get big enough in my garden. I could have low thyroid because I had to have part of mine removed and I take synthroid. I was thinking about doing the Iodine test someone was writing about. My skin is only dry on my hands though, and that is from severe over use. I have resorted to wearing the rubber gloves and gardening gloves. I really appreciate the replies and I will try the ones I haven't already. Thanks again, Paula
