Dry skin

[ack-ack]

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!!

 

Sounds promising, I'll get hunting Cheers

 

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...

 

That stuff ruins me!! Works on body but not face, cheers anyway

 

Try cetraben, we've been using it on my son eczema and its worked a treat.

 

Cheers Charlie, another one to follow up

 

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.

 

Cheers, its on the list

 

olive oil

 

I use this alot in the summer and its great but not man enough for the winter but I never get a reaction to it which is a bonus.

[ack-ack]

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

 

 

_{That is sound advice. The GP I see is meant to be a skin specialist though!!! I'm hearing the Nitromors!! The stuff he gave me is much the same.}

 

Aloe Vera.

 

Hells teeth, thats right up there with tea tree oil!!! Agony!! Thanks for your reply though

[ack-ack]

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

 

Thats a **** or bust last resort chap, I can't use soap on the face. I try and avoid shaving for as long as possible but I'm having to do it more often than I'd like as I'm in a new gig where I have to be a bit presentable.

[ack-ack]

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.

 

Pah!!!

 

You're right but I don't actually smoke that much, 5-10 a day max. I don't lash it up that much either now. Its quite a boring existance!

 

I did use a cocoa butter type after sun in the summer but its not upto winter winds as it soaks in too quick.

 

preparation h.

 

 

Vagisil feminine moisturiser.Gives long lasting relief against dryness.

 

 

..........................and if I slapped a draculas packed lunch on top I'd have confidence all day!!

[ack-ack]

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

 

I've heard of similiar facials using porridge oats, got to be worth a pop as its free and organic (though the good work could all be undone by the stress of the drains getting blocked with oats! )

 

leprosy?

 

We don't have that down here anymore Graham, I think its just Anglian thing.

[ack-ack]

Try lanolin.

 

I could just stick wool over my face! Must admit my hands were never better after a day handling sheep i9n my youth. Worth a try, cheers

 

if it's just dry skin try 'Aveeno' cream, from the chemist, it works, miles better than Neutrogena,

 

 

Not heard of that, another one to try, many thanks

 

Isnt this for itchy lips lol

 

 

Very good

[ack-ack]

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'

 

Natures exfoliant. Worth a pop, cheers Kes. (fat balls! lol)

 

Thanks for all the replies. I had an afternoon weed raking and ended up sweating profusely. Seems to have been a real tonic. Skin seems a lot better. Given it a smear of vaseline until I can try some of these ideas.

 

Much appreciated folks

 

Rob

[Paddy Galore!]

has anyone mentioned bepanthen yet?

[ME]

Rob, you sound dehydrated. Retain fluids by cutting it down to one monkey spank per day. Or ramp it up to ten a day and your eyesight will be so bad that you can't see your face.

 

Don't worry about getting it cleared up so you can get a bird. Just leave your skin as it is and lower your standards a bit. Fat birds are usually quite easy to pull and grateful. They normally make a good sandwich too.

 

I hope it works out for you

Edited October 25, 2012 by ME

[Drayman]

Just a couple or three points as I'm in this field.

 

You'll get lots of people saying this or that works - if it works for them that's fine but it is no reason to believe it will work for you.

Getting the correct diagnosis is important. If you aren't convinced your GP has got it right then ask for a referral to a dermatologist. No guarantees but nothing to lose.

You asked whether you can get eczema later in life - yes. It does seem to occur more with age and may be patchy although unlikely on the face.

You said you are slapping stuff on - don't. Little and often is much better. Use just a smear but repeat it.

Keep in mind that just to replace the top cell layers of normal skin takes 21 days. For the whole of the epidermis to cycle takes about 50 days. You will get quick symptomatic relief but getting closer to a cure takes days -weeks.

Skin doesn't like to be cold, so try to avoid it when you can or cover up.

Keep water contact to a minimum especially if you are in a hard water area. Use warm water and don't go mad with the towel! Treat your skin kindly. Don't spend a long time in the shower.

You also mentioned hot flushes - any other reason for these that needs to be sorted.

Any amount of smoking will exacerbate skin conditions on the face.

But most of all - push for the diagnosis to make sure there isn't an underlying problem.

Don't spend ages trying loads of different remedies - for now try one for a few days but don't expect miracles. Pure lanolin or vaseline in small quantities are a good place to start. Most of the other products are very complex and if they don't work it's really difficult to sort out what part isn't working or causing a problem.

Don't get caught up in the "use baby products" as there really isn't a great deal of difference in the formulations.

And did I say push for a diagnosis. You say you have psoriasis. I'm sure you know this can affect the face as well. Have you been in touch with the psoriasis society for current best treatments.

Good luck and if you want to know what's in any products drop me a line.

[ME]

Just a couple or three points as I'm in this field.

 

You'll get lots of people saying this or that works - if it works for them that's fine but it is no reason to believe it will work for you.

Getting the correct diagnosis is important. If you aren't convinced your GP has got it right then ask for a referral to a dermatologist. No guarantees but nothing to lose.

You asked whether you can get eczema later in life - yes. It does seem to occur more with age and may be patchy although unlikely on the face.

You said you are slapping stuff on - don't. Little and often is much better. Use just a smear but repeat it.

Keep in mind that just to replace the top cell layers of normal skin takes 21 days. For the whole of the epidermis to cycle takes about 50 days. You will get quick symptomatic relief but getting closer to a cure takes days -weeks.

Skin doesn't like to be cold, so try to avoid it when you can or cover up.

Keep water contact to a minimum especially if you are in a hard water area. Use warm water and don't go mad with the towel! Treat your skin kindly. Don't spend a long time in the shower.

You also mentioned hot flushes - any other reason for these that needs to be sorted.

Any amount of smoking will exacerbate skin conditions on the face.

But most of all - push for the diagnosis to make sure there isn't an underlying problem.

Don't spend ages trying loads of different remedies - for now try one for a few days but don't expect miracles. Pure lanolin or vaseline in small quantities are a good place to start. Most of the other products are very complex and if they don't work it's really difficult to sort out what part isn't working or causing a problem.

Don't get caught up in the "use baby products" as there really isn't a great deal of difference in the formulations.

And did I say push for a diagnosis. You say you have psoriasis. I'm sure you know this can affect the face as well. Have you been in touch with the psoriasis society for current best treatments.

Good luck and if you want to know what's in any products drop me a line.

 

Yeah, yeah. What about my idea about lowering his standards and pulling fat birds though Doc?

[ack-ack]

Rob, you sound dehydrated. Retain fluids by cutting it down to one monkey spank per day. Or ramp it up to ten a day and your eyesight will be so bad that you can't see your face.

 

Don't worry about getting it cleared up so you can get a bird. Just leave your skin as it is and lower your standards a bit. Fat birds are usually quite easy to pull and grateful. They normally make a good sandwich too.

 

I hope it works out for you

 

One per day!!!!!!!!! Get real!

[ack-ack]

Just a couple or three points as I'm in this field.

 

You'll get lots of people saying this or that works - if it works for them that's fine but it is no reason to believe it will work for you.

Getting the correct diagnosis is important. If you aren't convinced your GP has got it right then ask for a referral to a dermatologist. No guarantees but nothing to lose.

You asked whether you can get eczema later in life - yes. It does seem to occur more with age and may be patchy although unlikely on the face.

You said you are slapping stuff on - don't. Little and often is much better. Use just a smear but repeat it.

Keep in mind that just to replace the top cell layers of normal skin takes 21 days. For the whole of the epidermis to cycle takes about 50 days. You will get quick symptomatic relief but getting closer to a cure takes days -weeks.

Skin doesn't like to be cold, so try to avoid it when you can or cover up.

Keep water contact to a minimum especially if you are in a hard water area. Use warm water and don't go mad with the towel! Treat your skin kindly. Don't spend a long time in the shower.

You also mentioned hot flushes - any other reason for these that needs to be sorted.

Any amount of smoking will exacerbate skin conditions on the face.

But most of all - push for the diagnosis to make sure there isn't an underlying problem.

Don't spend ages trying loads of different remedies - for now try one for a few days but don't expect miracles. Pure lanolin or vaseline in small quantities are a good place to start. Most of the other products are very complex and if they don't work it's really difficult to sort out what part isn't working or causing a problem.

Don't get caught up in the "use baby products" as there really isn't a great deal of difference in the formulations.

And did I say push for a diagnosis. You say you have psoriasis. I'm sure you know this can affect the face as well. Have you been in touch with the psoriasis society for current best treatments.

Good luck and if you want to know what's in any products drop me a line.

 

 

Wow! Thanks for taking the time to give such a thorough reply, it is much appreciated.

Every winter is hard on my face as I don't really do indoors. Now I'm more office based and I'm wondering whether its a combination of having to shave daily and the air in the office being so warm and dry. I'm trying to hydrate as much as is practical (the regular bog trips can be a bind!). The Doc is running though a process of illimination as he doesn't reckon its psoriasis and has stopped me using the psoriasis treatments. I'm not convinced as the sensation on the face during a flare up is the same and were I to scratch it it would manifest its self in the usual way. I've been very very lightly smearing momethasone over the areas that have the sensation. Whilst it doesn't completely iradicate it, when I don't use it there is a noticeable spread. Its a bit of a hobsons choice.

 

The widespread dryness has come about since using the prescribed Exorex moisturiser.

 

Your comment on the water makes sense, within seconds of face washing it feels like my face is tightening and its a race to get some gunk on before this occurs.

 

You've given me some sound advice. I think its time to go back to the Doc and ask for a referral as you say.

 

Many thanks Doc, top man

[Uncle Albert]

Far quicker result is to lower your standards. A mate I used to know reconed that women are like dogs mess in yer garden. The older they are, the easier they are to pick up, and they're far more gratefull.

 

What's this "Baby Butter"? Sounds more like the contents of some kid's nappy. I ain't surprise you ain't pulled a granny if you are smearing that on yer face. Does anyone come near you? :sad1:

[ME]

 

What's this "Baby Butter"?

 

Not to be confused with BABY BATTER.

[Drayman]

ack-ack

 

The Exorex moisturiser is mainly white soft paraffin and glycerin (I presume you aren't using the lotion which contains coal tar and is not indicated for the face). This is more of a barrier-type moisturiser and I suspect a little sticky or greasy to use. There should be little difference in the mode of action between this and vaseline although it sounds like you are not tolerating the Exorex. Exorex does contain a number of other ingredients designed to make it in to an emulsion so these could be part of the problem, although you are unlikely to ever find out. You could try not using the Exorex on one location and swapping it for vaseline to see if there is any change. Try a small smear for several days - nothing to lose.

As a long shot, any change in laundry detergents? What do you normally use?

[Paddy Galore!]

Not to be confused with BABY BATTER.

don't want to be spreading that all over your chops dude,

what are you using for lube when you shave? i used to use a shave oil, this burnt like ******* so tried olive oil instead which worked a treat.

[ack-ack]

ack-ack

 

The Exorex moisturiser is mainly white soft paraffin and glycerin (I presume you aren't using the lotion which contains coal tar and is not indicated for the face). This is more of a barrier-type moisturiser and I suspect a little sticky or greasy to use. There should be little difference in the mode of action between this and vaseline although it sounds like you are not tolerating the Exorex. Exorex does contain a number of other ingredients designed to make it in to an emulsion so these could be part of the problem, although you are unlikely to ever find out. You could try not using the Exorex on one location and swapping it for vaseline to see if there is any change. Try a small smear for several days - nothing to lose.

As a long shot, any change in laundry detergents? What do you normally use?

 

Evening WVAM, I'm with you on the detergents, I use Ariel and have for years, its the only one that doesn't cause grief. Softeners are a no-no. I tend to use less than recomended for a wash and go for a longer wash then I leave the washing to line dry and if it gets a shower of rain it seems all the better for it. I'm really sensitive to any thing thats heavily perfumed. Those chuffing awful scented candles, magic trees, fabric fresheners and air fresheners register as soon as I enter a room. The inside of my mouth goes rough almost instantly and starts to shed, Its very odd. I can tell if theres one of those 'Lush' soap shops from 100m away if I'm downwind!!

 

The Exorex is now off the list. Initially it worked a treat but seemed to prevent normal shedding leading to thickening of the outer layer of skin. I bust a gut at work yesterday after a long period of flying a desk and was sweating profusely. It really has been a tonic. It feels like it flushed out the pores of all the jank I've been slapping on. A thin smear of vaseline afterwards appears to have stabilised my face and it doesn't feel tight or too dry today. As directed I've been giving it little and often and keeping my mug out of the wind with a scarf.

 

Defo going to try and see a specialist at the earliest opportunity.

[ME]

..and don't forget the grateful ones..

 

[ack-ack]

..and don't forget the grateful ones..

 

 

I would not even attempt to scale that lass as a solo ascender, PM me if anybody is up for the climb.

 

 

 

 

PS I bags first digs on the west face.

[Drayman]

ack-ack,

 

wow, there must be lots of stuff out there causing you problems. I presume your doc has looked in to atopic dermatitis (good society back up).

Anyway, one other thing to add to your future woes. The big laundry detergent manufacturers are now encapsulating their perfumes. This means that tiny spheres encapsulating perfume are left on your clothes / sheets after the wash. When you move these break and release more perfume making the clothes smell continually fresh. If there is any chance you react to the product this may well add to your woes.

If you are using Ariel you might also try Fairy non-bio. Both Fairy and Ariel are made by Procter & Gamble. And I'm sure you know (for you) to stay away from detergents which are listed as biological, enzyme, or contain proteins - all one of the same.

 

Good luck

[WelshLamb]

Nivea!!