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Does Any One Suffer From Dry Skin Or Dry Patches And Peeling? Mine Is Getting Worse.I Have Done Multiple Things To Combat But Does Not Stop
I struggle with this constantly. Make skin care a priority...I spend 1 to 1.5 hours just on skin care every day. Try a bath, instead of a shower, and not every day if you can. Or keep showers as short as possible. I use epsom salts and coconut oil in the water, or slather the oil on after. It's important to make sure you exfoliate the old skin! I also use a moisturizer couple times a day. I use this opportunity to massage sore muscles and joints at the same time. This is how I tend to find any new lumps or problem areas as well. I like the aveeno or vaseline line of moisturizers...sometimes both as they work in different ways. Some work to seal moisture in, while some work to add it to the skin. A few do both. Use what works best for you. Taking extra care of your skin now will avoid worse later....trust me.
Real olive oil soap helps too and olive oil
I have eczema and use Eucerin. There is one for eczema and dry skin as well as itching. My skin is very dry and itchy. Eucerin even helps with sunburn.
I've been staying hydrated daily, I also began using Gold Bond Healing for my hands. What I haven't mentioned is I damaged my hand a few years back, 3rd degree burn so it will always need attention. Anyway, In the mornings I've been using the Gold Bond Healing as it is a hand lotion that I can use a small amount then massage them from fingertips to wrists which does help what I need to do for that damage that took place years ago. By doing that it also helps the RA in my opinion.
I have another from the same company that is called Gold Bond Overnight Deep Moisturizing that is wonderful as it helps my legs as well as feet that are extremely dry throughout the year. The dryness gets very bad during the fall and winter so this item is a lifesaver. I have noticed just by placing a small amount on your fingertips then placing it onto the areas of dryness of the skin the item has given me a large improvement. My feet looked like an African desert once before and now they are starting to look much more healthier.
I hope the above information helps and you begin to feel better soon!
Dry skin can indeed be a persistent issue. Here are some tips from the knowledge base to help manage and alleviate dry skin:
Causes of Dry Skin:
- Environmental Factors:
- Cold, dry winter air
- Hot, dry air in desert environments
- Air conditioners and furnaces that remove moisture from the air
- Lifestyle Show Full Answer
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