On 2/5/2011 11:35 AM, John Formsma wrote: > Now, Ron, I know you're gonna say you don't like lotions -- cause you > said that last year. <g> > > But, for me, I'd rather deal with occasionally slimy hands (if washed > soon after application) than continual pain from splits. Call me > troglodytish and Neanderthal in other respects, but I value finger > comfort enough to justify this slight wandering slightly off the > straight and narrow path of masculinity. Well .. that, and lycra shorts > for bike riding. <G> It has nothing to do with testosterone. I hate the feel of lotions on my hands, but would put up with it if I had ever found something that actually worked among the dozens I've yes, actually, tried. Masking tape makes the splits stop hurting within a few minutes, and I can pound a keyboard with a taped up finger in more comfort that with an un-taped finger with no splits. This has nothing to do with macho posturing or looking down my nose at anything or anyone. It's purely practical, admittedly goofy looking, and I find it works better than any of the many many other approaches I've tried through a lot of years. As to lotions. If you want something that makes your hands instantly softer and makes the splits quit hurting on contact, make up some hamburger patties. The best moisturizer and softener for skin seems to be raw meat. Really. <G> Not awfully practical day to day, but a good occasional evening emergency Rx. Ron N
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