ack-ack Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Every year about now I start slapping on the Vaseline and Neutrogena to protect my face from the elements but this year nothing is working. My face feels like an auld leather doctors bag and moisturisers only make it worse as it seems to prevent natural skin shedding which looks awful. I don't want to come across as a ponce but its really getting me down. I know its not life threatening and there are folk far worse off etc but loosing your confidence is not good for long term health. I also need to bag a new mrs. I didn't much rate my chances before let alone now with a face like a dehydrated baboons arriss. The doctor flogged me a pot of snake oil that made it worse. Is it possible to start getting exzma later in life? I'm knocking 40. I've had psoriasis since birth but have learnt to manage that and it has little impact. The doctor isn't much use. Anybody tried alternative therapy etc? Any tips greatly appreciated. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_No Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Rosacea? http://www.rosacea.org/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Tui bee balm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Rosacea? http://www.rosacea.org/index.php Thats what the doctor said it was and put me on a course of antibiotics. All they have done is given me bad guts. There is no difference in my appearance. The more I stress about stuff the worse it gets. I seem to have hot flushes all the time. Perhaps I'm up the stick! Tui bee balm I've re-read that few times now and am confident its not a 'creamofsumwunyung' type of 'product'. LOL You used it long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 same prob , but this really does work from the pound shop CUTICURA with glycerin and allantoin , in a blue , orange and white tub or tube try it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 i was out all day yesterday on the moor and it was freezing, my eyes were killing me.. i put on some E45 cream and that worked a treat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 my missus swears by this http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1348125/Baby-Bottom-Butter-creme-la-creme-face-creams.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown Sauce Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) Try cetraben, we've been using it on my son eczema and its worked a treat. Edited October 23, 2012 by Brown Sauce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Thats what the doctor said it was and put me on a course of antibiotics. All they have done is given me bad guts. There is no difference in my appearance. The more I stress about stuff the worse it gets. I seem to have hot flushes all the time. Perhaps I'm up the stick! I've re-read that few times now and am confident its not a 'creamofsumwunyung' type of 'product'. LOL You used it long? had it in the house for years now and it works well for me. It keeps the skin feeling oily but it's not oily if you know what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 olive oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roly Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Best advice I can give is go see a specialist dermatologist and not your local quack unless he specialises in this area. I had a similar issue which appeared in my early 40's and the local quack called in the Rosacea card and prescribed me what I can only describe as Nitromors for your face!! On application it burnt like hell and stripped skin layers without fail, which made the situation worse. So next quack appt saw a doc that was a trained dermatologist who immediately diagnosed a form of dermatitis and prescribed Canestan cream as it is a bacterial thing. It hasn't fully gone away but is significantly better than it was. Sunlight improves it. (more holidays required) and I also use Clarins moisture balm which is very very good but @ £28 a pop is not cheap. Stress somehow makes it flare up. Don't let it knock your confidence, go get it properly diagnosed. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETO Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Aloe Vera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The spaniel man Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 I have it in me head and bit on face i use nizarol shampoo suonds daft but doc sed if i put it on my face shud work and i havnt had a prob with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Mate it could be something that's going into your system, hate to say it but cider and those rollies won't help your skin (I know, yawn yawn, I can't talk etc etc ). I agree with aloe vera, that might help. Try BS's suggestion too. Also I find that Boots aftersun stuff (blue bottle) works a treat as a moisturiser and sort of 'heals' the skin too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 preparation h. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Fudd. Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 preparation h. I've just sprayed me cuppa all over me keyboard now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonblasterian Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Vagisil feminine moisturiser.Gives long lasting relief against dryness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoggieman Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 You could try the poridge treatment.Please don,t laugh it does work in some cases. Buy some very cheap poridge oats run a nice deep bath put the oats in the bath then just sit in the bath till the water goes cold rinse off then dab dry it could help you. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Every year about now I start slapping on the Vaseline and Neutrogena to protect my face from the elements but this year nothing is working. My face feels like an auld leather doctors bag and moisturisers only make it worse as it seems to prevent natural skin shedding which looks awful. I don't want to come across as a ponce but its really getting me down. I know its not life threatening and there are folk far worse off etc but loosing your confidence is not good for long term health. I also need to bag a new mrs. I didn't much rate my chances before let alone now with a face like a dehydrated baboons arriss. The doctor flogged me a pot of snake oil that made it worse. Is it possible to start getting exzma later in life? I'm knocking 40. I've had psoriasis since birth but have learnt to manage that and it has little impact. The doctor isn't much use. Anybody tried alternative therapy etc? Any tips greatly appreciated. Cheers leprosy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Vagisil feminine moisturiser.Gives long lasting relief against dryness. if you get the right applicator your face will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Try lanolin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Dom Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 you would think by now i should have learnt not to read any pw topic with a mouthful of anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy trigger Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) if it's just dry skin try 'Aveeno' cream, from the chemist, it works, miles better than Neutrogena, Edited October 23, 2012 by supersport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The spaniel man Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Vagisil feminine moisturiser.Gives long lasting relief against dryness. Isnt this for itchy lips lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 For dry hands the best remedy I have found is get your hands warm in hottish water and then use olive oil with a sprinkling of sugar and rub for a while, rinse off and dab dry. E 45 I have found is good too. However, the sugar removes the dead skin gently -2/3 times in a couple of days and you should see the improvement. Local pharmacist is a good bet if you have a duff doctor. I bet you are doing your own washing up without gloves - get some gloves and use them religeously and try something like Simple soap and shower gell - the harsh products can cause these conditions - imperial leather soap actually makes my hands sting ! Good luck - at least you have humour on your side and all the good women appreciate a sense of humour and 'fat balls' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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