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Legendary
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(Yes, I realize this is my 2nd pointless post here, I just want some advice if you've got any to give!)
I live in a very dry room/dorm building. To the point where even washing my hands creates these nice lumps/bumps on my skin (my skin is that dried out). I'm wondering if anyone's come across some non-prescription lotions/creams I could use to not only HEAL my current skin related ailment but also prevent any more drying out afterwards?? __________________ |
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I use Eucerin, which helps. It won't completely correct it, especially if, as I suspect, you've got more than dry skin. If you're getting a group of little bumps that get very dry and the skin flakes off -- I'm describing it badly, but that's what it's like for me -- that might be a sort of stress related autoimmune thing. It's not at all dangerous, but it is annoying. I've got it all over my hands, and sometimes get it on my arms and legs, too. It's a little like eczema, and it responds to either steroid creams or Elavil. But, again, it's not at all serious, or dangerous -- less so even than eczema.
Good luck, and do try the Eucerin. __________________ There is no heroic poem in the world but is at bottom a biography, the life of a man; also, it may be said there is no life of a man, faithfully recorded, but is a heroic poem of its sort, rhymed or unrhymed. Thomas Carlyle in essay on Sir Walter Scott |
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TRY - - - Mary Kay - Emollient Cream .................. AWESOME!! - for dry cracked hands, knees and feet.
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Both Aveeno and Eucerin are recommended by my allergists. I get bumpy dry skin from some of the most famous soaps... as I'm allergic. If you know some of it's from lack of proper humidity in the dorm, be sure to drink more water!
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Barberry is very good for dry scaly skin. Caution: Barberry should not be used if pregnant.
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I'm trying to think of who makes a lotion that's slightly waterproof. They recommend it for nurses and daycare workers who have to wash their hands a lot. I'm thinking it's made by Jergens.
That might be worth a shot. __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space! Rondeau |
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There is a lotion by the name of Sarna that is sold over the counter and is recommended by dermatologists that is supposed to be very good for extra dry skin.
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Grand Poohbah
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I know the one. Provan!!
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Check with your primary physician I had these same symptoms to the point where it was getting raw, red and cracking open. My doctor told me mine was exema (spelling may be off on that word) and he gave me a prescription called Elocon cream (generic name is Mometasone Furoatte cream) it works wonders. If it is exema water base lotions make it worse, look for oil or aloe based. Here there is pure Aloe gel in the stores in the lotion / sun burn supplies that also works for me.
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Cetaphil, not the liquid, it's okay, but the creme in the plastic jar,helps a lot and there is no perfumes in it, so that's one last additive to irritate the skin.
I use to work in a wildlife center, and we'd wash our hands often,used some stuff to keep the infirmery clean, but between that,working outdoors,hands in literally freezing water, destroyed the skin on our hands big time. Cetaphil was great. If possible try to use a mild soap like the original Dove, Cetaphil makes one too. My dermatologist always recommended those. Also cream up your hands before bed and slip a white cotton glove(s) over them, that helps too. Just some tidbits from the many others I have. Take care, DE __________________ |
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I have problem skin and my Dermatologist had suggested for general bathing to use Dove brand soap to fight dry skin as well as pusterous body acne. I always thoughdt that the leading anti-bacterial soap would be the best, was I wrong. I woked in a Nursing home as a CNA before retiring at 21 to mental disability, and found with not only the powder in the latex/vinyl gloves and constant hand washing between patients, that Palmar's Cocoa Buter in the small jar, worked well for me. It is not a normal lotion, only that of a balm or topical type protectant for frequent handwashing. It may not work for you or others, only it woked well for me. Also, I would get one of the lotion type soaps the othere mentioned above if frequent handwashing. There are also special post hand washing lotions that can be applied post hand washing, such made to protect hands between handwashing. Also to remember, is that it is not the maximum most hot water you are able to stand and risking burns, it is the warm water in quantity. A duration of several or 5-miute scrub with WARM water and correct soap, are ways to keep the skin from drying out and cracking frequent hand washing, Time and eased mind can help you over come this battle--Best Wishes! K K 1 0 1 __________________ If you think you have totally givin' up- you haven't, because you are here!
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Legendary
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Nuetragena in the little tube works great for hands that are sore and cracked. There is also a special kind in a little tube for feet and elbows. You should have it checked out just in case it's excema or psorriasis (sp? on both words).
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