Need solution for dry and itchy skin!?

Need solution for dry and itchy skin!?


I have very dry and itchy skin ever since I moved to Dallas and have tried everything.... I have used moisturizers, creams etc ....nothing seems to give me total relief. Can someone give me a solution for this.

Need solution for dry and itchy skin!?
Hi Saran, Dallas has a humid subtropical climate, dry winds from the north and west in the summer and low temperatures in the winter, exposure to excessive wind, low temperatures in the winter, sun, cosmetics, chemicals, cheap soap and alcohol based skin products can dryed out your the skin. If the oil glands of the skin can't produce enough oil to keep the skin lubricated, dehydration will occur, leading to the effects of dry skin.


A deficiency in vitamin A and the various B vitamins can also contribute to dry skin.





One of the best treatments for dry skin is to take a bath or shower in the evening and then apply a thin layer of coconut oil over your entire body. This will help to moisturise and soften your skin throughout the night and the following day.





Coconut oil is one of the best substances for the skin. It moisturises, it soothes, it even heals minor abrasions and is great on dry, chapped lips.





Also, Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables every day. Apples, peaches, pears, bananas, grapes, cherries, plums etc are all great for your skin.


Jason Homan
Reply:cocoa butter
Reply:safflower oil
Reply:I actually mixed my fav. lotion with vaseline, that's what helped me out. Good luck
Reply:Make an appointment with a dermatologist and he or she


can prescribe you a prescription lotion.
Reply:Ok, drink 2 much water over 2 litter per day in Summer, and at least 1 litter in winter plus use NIVEA.
Reply:dont use soap use sorbolene as a body wash and when you get out use it to moisturise too.


Bio Oil is great we have it Australia not sure if you have it there though... google it and see if you can get it there.


Take vitamins I thik its vitamin E you need and maybe zinc and omega 3 or eat foods with that in it.
Reply:Try soaking in an oatmeal and cornstarch bath with tepid(lukewarm) water for approximately 15-25 minutes or until the water starts to cool and becomes chilly. Then pat dry and immeadiately apply Moisture lotion to the damp skin. Pat the lotion starting at the foot and work upward. Or you can try Aveeno bath soaks for dry and itchy skin.
Reply:go see a dermatologist. that should do the trick.
Reply:Assuming that your moisturizers and creams were based on natural ingredients (no mineral oil) you may not get a topical solution that helps very much more. They should have a base of either animal fat or vegetable oil like avocado or olive. Soap, also should be made without petroleum products. Mineral oil (baby oil) is emollient but actually damages our skin.





Internally, many people get skin repair by taking an Omega-3 fatty acid supplement. Most of these are made from cold-water fish. Also helps to use flax seed oil as a salad dressing daily.





If you moved from West Coast, you should know that most other municipal water treatments use chlorine to purify the water, which aggravates dry skin. And Dallas is hot, so you may be showering more often.
Reply:It's difficult because you said "nothing" gives you relief and that you have tried "everything" ......





Have you tried Bag Balm? It comes in a green metal tin and is used primarily for medicinal use on animals but is now used mainstream also on humans.





I began to use it years ago when i was a C.N.A. , (it was recommended by the professor ), and well now i use it when i have major skin problems and it seems to heal me right up.





You should be able to find a tin at your local drug store or even your grocery store in the drug aisle.





I left a couple links in case you aren't familiar with the product.
Reply:After showering or bathing, rub baby oil all over your body and then towel dry. You'll have silky skin in just a few days.
Reply:You said you had "very dry and itchy skin ever since I moved to Dallas." Sounds like your enviroment hasn't been agreeing with your liquid intake (as a sign of dehydration is itchiness of the skin). Try increasing your intake and see if it helps.
Reply:safflower oil just out of the shower/bath, while your skin is still wet. As a fellow Dallas-ite (lol) I know the air here can be harsh. Drinking plenty of water will also help considerably. Try thicker creams rather than lotions. Olive oil is also a good suggestion.





Smoking and caffeine also dehydrate the skin, so consider cutting down on these.
Reply:Have you been to a dermatologist? What does your skin look like? Is there any kind of rash, dry flakes, or fine lines like thread veins? It sounds like it could be any number of things from allergy to dermatitis or even scabies. For instance, have you had the water in your shower analysed? Perhaps it contains an allergy factor for you.





There are a number of things you can use for each of the above conditions, but not much can be safely suggested without a diagnosis.





If it is just a matter of extra hydration, you can make a cream that will leave a nice fine coat of film that will not allow hydration to leave your skin: take a couple of tsp of Evening Primrose oil, a couple of tsp of Rose water or Green tea and blend them with a couple of tsp of lanolin. Keep this refrigerated and apply topically as and when needed. If you're allergic to wool, forget the lanolin and the Rose water; just use the Evening Primrose oil. Other oils that are great for the skin are Wheatgerm (but don't use more that 5% in dilution with another oil of your choice), Jojoba, Camelia, Apricot kernel.





The itching may be relieved with some Chamomile Oil, especially if you add 5-6 drops of Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia or Lavandula officinallis) for every ounce. Do not exceed that amount because I don't know your medical history.





You should also try changing your soap/shampoo/shower gel. Go for biologically certified products - I don't know any in your country. And make sure you drink enough water (8-10 glasses per day).





But the best of all would be to consult a dermatologist.
Reply:eat 3 to 4 avocados a day every day..you will never have dry skin again......it's amazing!
Reply:lotion with peppermint