Quick update:
(1) In order to try and rule out a preservative allergy, I bought some Dr. Bronner's and found a second foaming dispenser in the bathroom DD and I use. After THOROUGHLY rinsing the dispenser bottles, I used filtered water and about a half-inch of the Castile soap and got the same amount of foam I'd get from Method, so that's good.
(2) I continue to apply the hydrocortisone & Cetaphil cream before bed every night. I've also added an application in the morning before starting work.
(3) I've kept up on taking my antihistamine (generic Zyrtec).
It's now been a week and you can't tell I ever had anything wrong with my hands unless you get close.
Thank you all for your input!
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Liz
DD (3/2010)
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