TINY POST TO TORN SKIN.....

When I put the lotion on the forearms and calves of my legs,

I remember to put some on that skin over the knees (you know, the ones I fell on.)  The knees seem to appreciate it.

So I think I'll put some Eucerin on my neck.  I mean....why not?

I wish you health.

Handicap-oriented kitchens

Check tw now for handicap-adapted  kitchens or how they should be
I wish you health because of well-safe kitchens

Gone. *(a rant)

I had something to give here;
And I'm not calm about learning a new language to do it
I have a book to write before I die
I will miss my blog

TORN SKIN pt 2

Looking for a few more helps for my fragile forearm skin, I needed to remind you that the skin below my knees is also likely to become fragile.  A nice manicure place here offers a "bath" massage in a basin of warm water  for that skin; and women over 40 always order one.  And lest we forget, below the knees skin is also grateful for a massage at home with lotion. Guys who are bashful about that better get a shower soap that isn't too strong.

SUN Remembered I used to be so careful to put sunscreen especially on my "driver's arm."  More recently met owners who swore their popular price cars had all sun prevention glass.  But I can't find an expert who agrees.  So put the cream on,  and be grateful that glass and plastic in windshields help on sunny days.

Genetics also popped up, but vaguely.  I never saw Granma with a bandage like some of mine after hanging a mountain of wet clothes outside.  But she wore Dad's immense sun hat to keep the blue jays off... OR..maybe she just had tougher skin than mine.
Fact is, she was younger in those days than I am now.

Chemistry  What doctors know about creams for delicate skin can change.  We may not know of some harms for arms getting delicate. The scary part of what I found  was that creams and lotion that have been used on delicate skin in the past, even by doctors, are not always safe for everyone.  I'll stick with my giant pump bottle of Eucerin.

I wish you health.

Over 39? Got lotion? TORN SKIN

The lotion I promised to use for those peeling nails should also be protecting me in another place: arms, or at least the skin on my forearms. The first row of scratches was caused by dozens of tiny brass nails,installed crooked in all my closets. Later, on the top of my left forearm...an L-shaped cut, seemed deep. Doctors like to put a thick dressing over such cuts, to prevent infection. The catch is that removing such dressings from cuts on delicate skin has CAUSED more cuts: wheel chairs are named as another big cause. You would think home or apartment designers would measure a wheel chair before drawing a small space...they don't. You can be sure they know how many inches they need to get a nice car into the garage. But back to bandages... the dressings. I like I like the old style. Adhesive on the back. Big ones but not too much adhesive close to the wound. For one thing a shower beating down on a cloth bandage HURTs . To sit around in the evening, you many not need any bandage., The cat, dog, or child will help you decide. You can put a huge sport bandage on just long enough for the shower, then take it off to dry and let arm dry. Shop around till you find the size that make sense for you. If you' toss and turn at night, maybe a bandage for that arm at night. It is okay to cut these things up, use the left half of one if it helps. One of my cuts seemed deep, needed a little more impact protection. So the donut bandage was born. From halves of a round bandage or two, I cut some half circles and stuck them on top of each other, leaving a thin a space like halves of a donut. They guard against bumps, the bottom ones stick to the arm without touching the wound. The rest hold each other. I could gently take the thing off before I went to bed or leave it if it seemed to stay in place. Air and sun but no dirt blowing in. My very young doctor didn't even want to hear about it. Hmmm. So you won't need another bandage soon, I suggest plenty of lotion (which I still sometimes forget.) NOW I HAVE TO SAY SADLY: The new Blogger is so far over my computer skill level, this may be the last post. I will I WISH YOU HEALTH.

WHILE YOU'RE IN THERE, Keep it safe to breathe

There's a new thing on the web this morning from some realtors that has some sense:

"SCIENTISTS RECOMMEND THESE TEN METHODS TO DISINFECT YOUR HOME"

It was under HOME OWNERSHIP  from some realtors....


A lot of things to think about:

And a few easy  to remember:

"If there's an odor:",....there are germs - or words. to that effect.
and
" look for labels that the EPA has tested and approved with words “disinfect” and “sanitize.”  Yes, I'm swiping their quotes.

They insist sponges must be replaced often, and some cleaning rags must just be thrown away.  It does make sense if you can afford to do it.  They didn't use the word icky, but you know when the time has come.

My Clorox empty does not say epa or not in letters big enough to read.  But I'll probably get another one. I keep a dilute Clorox water sprayer.  And even use it to get slippery soap traces off the tub. I keep a Clorox rag near the front door, but it's too thick,and could collect dust - I'll replace it. 

For certain fabric surfaces and odors, even carpet or my shoes, whatever, I have a vinegar water sprayer.   (The smell goes away when it dries.)

Now some important  advice for you who are tough enough to stand up to the challenge.  

Food that falls on the floor must be thrown away. 

 No sneaking a bite. They don't tell where to buy ear plugs if your toddler was the owner of that cookie.


I wish you health.

VIRUS HANDWASHING...And Its New Problem

I was busy getting out of the car.  For a second, a finger nail seemed to catch on my jacket.  Next day, it happened again.  I finally examined it under the bathroom vanity light and ...
 

The whole top layer of a nail on my right hand was tearing off, and stiff enough to  crack and tear at the edge. Quick! A little bandage before it gets worse.

Wanting royal finger nail perfection is one thing...but who expects anything like stiff  and torn enough to catch on a coat, yet fragile enough to peel away?

Went straight to  the laptop, of course.  Mayo clinic  had fingernail news  as I dug past the virus news And...
...Surprise!  Peeling can be caused by things like vitamin needs or..excessive  hand washing!

I had no noticeable vitamin problems to cause peeling, so..


Start with the prescribed minutes scrubbing.   Then I just push the bottle top on the Essential Lemon lotion, rub lotion on, and go.

I couldn't picture a man doing that...certainly not if anyone's looking.

Was I ever behind the times. Back to the laptop...and you probably knew: there are hand creams for guys whether you dig ditches, dig around in files, or dig for the prescription pad.  And they don't all pretend to be for work.  Some are luxury - to fit about any budget. You can probably order them by mail...So whether you don't  want to scratch your girl, the new baby, the new client, or your own skin-- the stuff you need is probably ready to buy.

(It wouldn't hurt to give a thought to your vitamins, though, but that of course is not  medical advice.)

I wish you health.