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RE: Dry winter skin - 2/13/2007 8:39:29 AM

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As a sufferer of eczema I have to be careful what creams I use and in winter I seem to struggle more to keep the dryness under control. I have recently purchased a laser lift machine and ive found it is working wonders, patches of shin that have been dry for weeks have gone and it only takes about 10 minutes a day... well worth a try!

Tell me more, I just developed this horrid condition this year and it is driving me nuts. The worst area is on my shoulder blades where of course I can't reach. I am currently using Triamcinolone acetonide cream when I have someone nearby to apply it for me. It helps a little, but not enough. One more question, did yours spread around your body?

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RE: Dry winter skin - 2/16/2007 6:09:29 PM

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don't use preparations. use pure shea butter, cocoa butter or olive oil on ur skin afterur bath and before bed

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RE: Dry winter skin - 2/16/2007 8:06:14 PM

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I picked up a new lotion from Neutrogena last week (their norwegian line) and its dramaticly improved my incredibly dry skin. Works great, not greasy and doesn't smell odd.

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RE: Dry winter skin - 2/16/2007 11:32:48 PM

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I use almond oil before bed every night on the bad places. I also just started using "Body Dew" from "Slumber Parties" you spray it on after the shower and it makes all the rough places better. It just kind of sinks into your skin. I love it.

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RE: Dry winter skin - 2/16/2007 11:58:43 PM

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Try Lubrex cream - made for ultra sensitve folks like us. Expensive, but works better than anything else I have tried, even better than Vanicream, which I was given at the Mayo Clinic (yes, I am the poster child for extreme eczema!). You can get the Lubrex at SkinStore.com (sign up for their infrequent emails to get discount offers) and Vanicream at LovelySkin.com. I only use Olay Sensitive Skin Daily Facials and Olay Sensitive Skin Total Effects (NOT the one with sunscreen) on my face. Any other Olay products cause me breakouts; I also cannot use Cetaphil or most other "hypoallergenic" products. I soak for 15-20 minutes - no more - in a lukewarm tub at least once daily, shave only with a mixture of avocado & sunflower oil, and use the Olay face products noted. I love my hot tub, but more than 5 minutes or 101degrees and I am facing a flare up.

PortHuron - be very careful of the Trianamcinolone - it makes the itch SOOOO much better but you can get wicked stretch marks in unappealing places if you use it as much as you like (again, speaking from experience - sigh). Best to put on just a bit after your tub soak, let it soak it, then your moisturizer. Don't substitute it for your moisturizer even though it is nice & creamy. It's a steroidal cream, like cortisone, and will damage the structure of your skin in the long run. I am curious, did you have allergy scratch &/or patch testing on your back within the past year? I never had eczema on my back until I did that; luckily, it's mostly gone now, after about 2 years of fastidious care.

I got a lot of help from National Jewish Medical Center (as well as Mayo) - they have a whole division devoted to atopic dermatitis/eczema. They have a lot of hints on their page for practical steps to take to help: http://www.njc.org/disease-info/diseases/allergy/living/Key-Thrpy-Pts-Atpc-Dermts.aspx?#Soak_And_Seal I think a lot of the steps would also be helpful & practical for regular winter-dried skin.

The biggest thing - and hardest - is not to scratch the dry, itchy skin because it is fragile and you make it actually more itchy by scratching. I find tequila can help with the itch - and I don't mean topical application!

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RE: Dry winter skin - 2/17/2007 1:02:06 AM

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Celeste is right on, warm showers and drinking more water were recommended to me and it worked real well

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RE: Dry winter skin - 2/17/2007 7:59:19 AM

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I am curious, did you have allergy scratch &/or patch testing on your back within the past year?

No actually I didn't. I traveled alot by car and developed this condition on my back at that time. I thought it was brought on by my skins inability to breathe due to being against the car seat for 10-12 hours at a time. I have since quit that line of work but the condition has gotten worse. It started out as a few small areas and now encompasses most of my back. I also have a couple spots on my thigh. The itch is the worst part....arrrgggghhhh

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Thanks for all the suggestions. I know I don't drink enough water and will start that immediately. I will try adding fish oils to my diet and using some of the suggested creams as well.

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