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I have very dry skin but the skin on my elbows is very bad, if I forget to use plenty of E4 cream it itches so bad I scratch till it bleeds. I have recently set an alarm on my phone so I do not forget and I use a good unscented bath oil when I bathe

It is my hands that suffer, they are always dry even during the summer but in the winter they get very sore and red. I use E45 cream and sudocrem when they are really sore.

I have very sensitive skin and have to use unperfumed natural skincare products to keep this under control

I have the worst itchy skin ever! cold flannels, aveeno and not shaving are my only tips :-(

I had suffered with dry skin for years on my arms, a friend recommended coconut oil to me, I was amazed, my dry skin cleared up straight away

I've had problem skin for many years and have seen several dermatologists. I have a routine now which is working for me: I use a special wash in the shower and then apply an emollient as soon as I get out. If necessary, I use a steroid cream. When my skin is very problematic, I might need to apply an emollient several times a day.

Get itchy dry skin when wear good jewellery, but cream helps.

Around my ankles often have dried skin but not itchy. E45 helps.

I have a very dry forehead which seems worse in winter I usually use moisturiser on it and it helps, but when it’s hot or I have heating on my fingers get really itchy and I scratch until it bleeds but running them under cold water usually helps

I've always had sensitive skin, so have always used gentler products.
However, one of the drugs I need to take had the side effect of intense itching. We've tried so many lotions, pills and potions, homeopathic and complementary therapies all with little change. Some of the lotions, (Balneum plus is one,) help for a while, but the best thing seems to be cool gel packs from the freezer.

I always get itchy skin at the back of my neck, under my hair, about 2 days after having my hair coloured, the best thing I find, is simply just to use Vaseline, I rub it in about 4 times a day, and it's the only thing that clears it up. I also take an antihistamine tablet too.

E45 keeps my skin happy

I have had eczema since I was a child. It used to be quite bad and the only thing to soothe it was prescription steroid cream. As an adult it is much better and I only rarely get a flare up, I always have the steroid cream handy just in case. Also I use non-bio washing powder as bio irritates my skin.

My hands are always dry, and sometimes get itchy skin with no dryness use handcream, E45 and antihistamines mostly, blame feeling itchy on the menopause ?

Had to use an unperformed moisturiser to keep my skin from cracking after Radiotherapy, the best I have found is E45.

I've got very dry skin. I'm also allergic to Cocamidopropyl Betaine & Lanolin, both of which can be found in moisturising products. I find Diprobase very good. I also avoid having hot showers & baths.

I have dreadful eczema in my ears and on my eyebrows, but find applying a prescription drug - Eumovate - clears it completely for days at a time.