LOOKING AFTER YOUR HANDS

With all the extra hand washing, a lot of students and adults are suffering with dry and sore hands lately. You are obviously doing a great job of keeping your hands clean, however, if our skin becomes cracked, not only can it become painful, but it becomes harder to keep our hands clean.

My advice is:

• Make sure that all soap is rinsed off properly – soap can dry the skin.
• There is no need to use alcohol hand rub right after a handwash, they are both equally effective.
• Use a simple moisturiser, frequently.
• If your hands are cracked and painful, your local chemist will be able to help with some over the counter cream which should help clear it up.

Esther Beveridge, School Nurse