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09-11-2017, 09:12 AM | #1 |
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Itchy skin
Don't say coconut oil. Lol
The weather changed a week ago and my legs have gone suddenly so dry. I could itch my skin right off. I've tried all the oils, lotions, butter butters and even the prescription lotion for eczema (Dermol 500) and there is zero improvement. It all soaks in completely leaving my skin totally looking the same as before. Its just my legs that are dry, the rest of me is fine. (Also can't buy Burts Bees either). Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk |
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Re: Itchy skin
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09-11-2017, 10:56 AM | #3 |
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Re: Itchy skin
Oooo I can try that!
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09-11-2017, 11:48 AM | #4 |
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Re: Itchy skin
When are you applying the lotion? When I dealt with eczema, this is the pattern that was most effective for relief:
1. Slather on lotion *before* going in the shower (this provided a barrier for my skin) 2. Immediately after the shower and toweling off, slather on more lotion (don't wait more than 1 minute after exiting the shower - I found my skin was far more receptive to the emollient effects if it was a bit damp vs. dry). Doing both of these steps with my preferred lotion made a big difference in itch relief. If you continue to have issues, I'd ask about a topical steroid for a few days (sometimes that can help). |
09-11-2017, 12:25 PM | #5 |
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Re: Itchy skin
I haven't before a shower, I can start though!
Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk ---------- Post added at 08:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:24 PM ---------- I've been using lotion twice a day sometimes three times. I'm like a sponge, it just disappears. Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk |
09-11-2017, 04:31 PM | #6 |
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Re: Itchy skin
Have you had your thyroid tested recently? Hypothyroid can be a major cause of very dry skin.
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09-12-2017, 12:22 AM | #8 |
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Re: Itchy skin
I'm combining both suggestions to see how that goes... cover my legs in oil before the shower.
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09-12-2017, 02:03 AM | #9 |
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Re: Itchy skin
has your thyroid been checked? the itchy skin (not all the time) was one of my first symptoms.
ETA I see you were asked and answered. Um... go get it checked |
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