Dry skin

# 18

Posted: 20/08/2009 21:58

Try the natural way like using homeopathic strategies like arsenicum album.  Less adverse effects because it's natural and safe.

# 17

Posted: 14/01/2004 15:02

cjackson,

Thanks for the reply! have you used this before and what is the best way to wean myself off this betacap lotion as it has very strange side effects, it clears my condition but when i stop taking it,after a couple of days i am like a demon, until i use it again and i can actually feel my whole body cooling down and my problem disappears, for a few days. It makes me feel constantly tired and i have gained about 5 stone in weight since i started using it.

# 16

Posted: 14/01/2004 11:48

To the last poster, you have discovered the major problem with using potent steroid applications on the skin - they appear to clear the problem but as soon as stopped there is a rebound flare up. The only solution is to wean yourself off the Betacapwith a weaker steroid preparation and then find a non-steroid alternative to use. Maybe talk to your GP or your pharmacist aabout this.

# 15

Posted: 14/01/2004 09:44

I have had i very iychy rash on my scalp and neck for the pass few years and find it very hard to clear, i have seen a doctor and skin specialist about this and was giving a lotion for my scalp which is called Betacap lotion. This works very well but it knocks me for six! when i use it it has a steroid in it and i now find myself hooked on this and have to use it twice aweek to clear my skin, has anybody used this lotion and does it have the same affect on you?. I would be greatful for any response's on this.

P.S. I find that when i stop using it that my skin gets very itchy, all over my body.

# 14

Posted: 03/03/2003 19:19

I now use E45 emollent wash cream for washing and shaving and it cleared my problem on my face Also use Benovate scalp application and it gets rid of dandruff. I swim alot which may cause problem. Gjad.

# 13

Posted: 09/10/2002 13:23

To the person who used betnovate cream, it does work eventually as I had the same problem, I went back to my Doctor who said to keep using the cream and it cleared up after a few weeks.

# 12

Posted: 02/10/2002 09:04

Try and take evening primrose oil supplements or cod liver oil supplements.

# 11

Posted: 19/09/2002 10:43

my hands get so dry & sore they start to bleed. maybe this is what padre pio had. any cures /

# 10

Posted: 04/09/2002 14:09

Re the post on dry itchy blisters on the skin - I get this on my right thumb only - my doctor said it could be build up of soap from under a ring - I've swapped my ring over to my other hand and in the past 8 weeks have not noticed a difference. Have tried using non-allergenic soaps and intensive moisturisers, but to no avail. Would like to hear of a cure as though it's only a small patch, it can itch like mad and I think it looks unsightly, although I doubt if anybody else would notice it!

# 9

Posted: 04/09/2002 11:18

I also get tiny blisters on my right hand only and they are itchy and the blisters burst and the skin peels and becomes very dry. I have tried alot of creams and ontiments and even I got Betnovate cream from the doctor and it hasn't made a bit of difference. Would welcome a cure!

# 8

Posted: 13/08/2002 21:15

from time to time especially in very warm weather i tend to get clusters of very tiny water blisters over my fingers, then the skin peels off as if blisters burst, it is not painful or obvious until skin peels. I tried nearly everything - any suggestions?

# 7

Posted: 08/08/2002 19:35

My skin is dry, especially after swimming, which I do regularly. I am in my late sixties, so I take it for granted. If it is itchy and hot I rub in Astral cream. Then it disappears. I do not see it as a problem.

# 6

Posted: 08/08/2002 09:22

a few years ago i developed very itchy sore patches on my toes,the doctor checked it out and it definetly was not fungal but he did not know what it was, the condition cleared up after about nine months. Now two years later it seems to be coming back again. Any ideas?

# 5

Posted: 08/08/2002 09:07

I use aqueous cream to control my dry skin and it works a treat. I also wash with emulsifying ointment. Both products are very inexpensive and are non-prescription products.

# 4

Posted: 22/07/2002 16:59

Hi I sometimes have very dry skin and I use almond oil and it seems to work I sometimes also combine it with red clay it works very well for dry skin because it gives your skin natural minerals, you put it on and leave it for about 20 minutes and then you can cleanse it with plenty of lukewarm water you can notice the difference straight away

# 3

Posted: 17/07/2002 15:45

Hi I used to suffer from dry skin also, I started to use Astral cream, and I have never had any problems with dry skin since

# 2

Posted: 17/07/2002 08:16

Hi
I had the same problem. I think it may be food intolerances that cause this so you could look into that. I found vaseline intensive care cream (in the yellow bottle) the best. I recommended it to others and they have found it the best cream too. I also tried taking some halibut liver oil tablets these seemed to help but may not be necessary depending on your diet.

# 1

Posted: 10/06/2002 12:06

Now and then I get dry flaky, red patches on my face. It is very disfiguring and I would like to know if there is something I could use to control it.