Running Queen
02-15-2003, 07:26 PM
This guy I'm dating has extremely dry skin. It gets so bad that it cracks and it hurts him. We live in a pretty dry part of the United States. He says that some lotions actually irriate his skin and so he doesn't use them. Does anyone have any advice for what he should do? I think he has been to a dermatologist, but I was wondering if anyone else suffers from the same problem. Does anyone know of any good lotions? I hate seeing him suffer with this! Thanks!
Love, Jen
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Lindy323
02-15-2003, 09:09 PM
Does he use a humidifier? If not, he should try it.
Also a good lotion he might try is cetaphil. It is fragrance free and made for dry sensitive skin.
Also a good lotion he might try is cetaphil. It is fragrance free and made for dry sensitive skin.
mariee
02-16-2003, 08:09 AM
if it is dry skin on his hands i would have him put on a really thick cream like mary kay emollient night cream then dip his hands in one of those paraffin spas (not very expensive). don't know if you could get a guy to do this, but if you dip them several times then sit for 10 or 15 minutes with plastic baggies over your hands before removing the wax, it does help.
nicola_76_uk
02-16-2003, 08:48 AM
A humidifier is a really good idea.
Also, the Body Shop does a body butter for extremely dry skin that's meant to be really good. Because its from the Body Shop its not going to have a bunch of nasty ingredients that irritate the skin.
You could also get him to go to another dermatologist for a second opinion. The doc could probably prescribe a cream to help him out.
Take care and good luck.
Nic
P.S. Make sure your guy is drinking LOTS of water. That always helps.
Also, the Body Shop does a body butter for extremely dry skin that's meant to be really good. Because its from the Body Shop its not going to have a bunch of nasty ingredients that irritate the skin.
You could also get him to go to another dermatologist for a second opinion. The doc could probably prescribe a cream to help him out.
Take care and good luck.
Nic
P.S. Make sure your guy is drinking LOTS of water. That always helps.
jmk416
02-16-2003, 07:37 PM
I suggest Aquaphor. It is similar to vaseline, but instead of being oil based it is water based. I use it on my hands and feet (then wear gloves/socks to bed) and also on my lips.
Running Queen
02-18-2003, 12:03 AM
Thanks everyone! I'll tell him about your suggestions! His dry skin is all over...not just his hands. It's sad because he's always itching it! Poor boy!
Love, Jen
Love, Jen
bebe_babu
02-19-2003, 02:00 AM
tell him to check the ingredients of the moisturizing lotions that he uses...because even if they say "moisturizing" a lot of them contain alcohols, which will just end up drying out his skin...if his skin is really that bad, he may need to see a dermatologist...all i can suggest is using lotions minnus the alcohol...i always recommend a medication called Locoid which really helps my severe dry skin in the winter...(i live in NY too btw)...its prescription tho, so see a doctor about it...Locoid is a hydrocortisone, but you can get similar over the counter products at Genovese and other pharmacies.
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Running Queen
02-25-2003, 11:51 AM
Thanks bebe babu. I'll tell him about it! He called me last night and told me he bought a 9 gallon humidiphier (spelling?) so I'll see if that helps. If not, I'm definitely going to check out the lotion.
Highland
02-25-2003, 04:12 PM
I'd recommend Eucerin Cream for dry skin. It comes in a plastic jar & is very thick. Most hospitals use this so it's also safe for sensitive skin. It's also good for those who suffer from psoriasis & eczema.
JizzyMax
02-26-2003, 01:57 AM
I agree with Highland. Eucerin is good. But I also think that he may have a bigger problem. Dry skin isn't supposed to hurt. He should see a dermatologist.
Good luck!!
Good luck!!
Tree Frog
02-26-2003, 03:53 PM
This may also be thyroid related. Dry skin is a typical symptom.