Skincare of the Hands | Dr Sam in the City

Today's video is on the topic of hands. Many of us are diligent about paying special attention to the skincare needs of the face, but the hands are often neglected. Even I'm guilty of this! Despite the fact that they are readily exposed to the harsh conditions of the environment, we seem to consistently forget about them when it comes to skincare. This video will give you a few of my tips and tricks to taking better care of your hands.
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The content seen in this video is provided only for medical educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek professional help individually if you suffer from any dermatological condition. Due to the volume of patients seen in clinic, and to the unique nature of skin, Dr. Bunting is unable to respond to every query on these videos. Thank you so much for your continued support!

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Disclaimer: The content seen in this video is provided only for medical educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek professional help individually if you suffer from any dermatological condition. Due to the volume of patients seen in the clinic, and to the unique nature of skin, Dr Bunting is unable to respond to every query on these videos.

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[busymama]

La Roche Posay Lipikar Baume AP+ is singlehandedly the best dry skin cream I have ever used. I have had eczema on my forearms for years, and no moisturizer or cream, medicated or not, ever had the tremendous positive impact this balm cream has had. Not only is my skin soft and hydrated, but it no longer itches and the skin has actually repaired itself beyond anything I could have hoped for! I will definitely be stocking up on this for the coming winter, and think it would make a wonderful hand cream as well! I think there is an actual hand cream in this line called Lipikar Hand Repair Cream which I may test out too.

[lorainemcgillivray]

Hi I get eczema on my hands and I have to put cream on all the time. I was a staff nurse for 20 years so they really suffered and I wear pure oil, then cream, then I wear cotton gloves overnight (yes I know really glamerous) and only use my steroid cream when I really have to. I also like the hand chemistry hyaluronic acid as a first step under my handcream if I'm home during the day (between washing). I used to use cavillon during the day as a barrier cream during the workday, as I washed them about 50 x a day. Best wishes.

[trentalexander]

Oh my goodness..your calves are perfect! Nice intro!

[louisegiguere]

I hate the feel of greesy hands! Hate it! Hate it, I did not use hand cream for years...until I found
Hand Chemistry Intense Youth Complex. I love this product. My hands have never been so soft. Actually some weeks ago, I have writtent to this company to suggest an spf for a day hand cream. Here in Canada, it is not easy to find, but in the UK I understand the product can be found in Boot's.

[phoenix-xuxj]

But what to do when you are older and have a few age spots and wrinkles and general lack of fat. Resulting in scrawny, bones hand with very visible veins. Guessing too far gone . I do put retinal on after I put on face in hope! Still wishing I knew your current blush and lipstick. Gorgeous.

[LauraSomeNumber]

I have started popping my eye cream in my pocket and use it as hand cream.
Both because they are small and because I have three that I never use.

[jenniferreid]

The only hand cream I've found that doesn't make my hands greasy and oily afterwards is Clarins Hand and Nail Cream (the white bottle). I used some of my mum's and fell in love!
Sam, what's your thoughts on Deciem's new 'The Ordinary' products? (particularly the 2% retinoid and niacinamide/zinc products)

[kirsten]

Thanks Dr B! I like the Flexitol range esp the nail & cuticle cream. I'm same as you - don't like the feeling of cream all over my hands. I like their footcream too - has urea in it which I think makes a difference?

[Chicpea]

Great video, thank you Dr Sam. Have you tried hand chemistry? I find it really good, plus after a few days I think my hands look younger x

[buhedwen]

Thank you for sharing!
But where can you buy Dermol 500 as the site you've linked is more like for making big company orders, no?

[iMuaaz]

do u recommended to use derma roller 0.5 mm to the hands too

[kirsten]

Is derma-rolling good for hands? Thanks!

[Paulaschoicefan]

What about sunscreen for the hands everyday?

[mrssenta]

In Germany they sell a lot of extra-care handcreams containing 5 or 10 % urea: do you recommend them?

[jazmin]

I put tretinoin in the back of my hands :) and alwayyys sunscreen fps50