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I had an op 4 weeks ago and was given Stellisept to use for 3 days beforehand. Since then I've had a very itchy scalp. I've tried using Neutrogena Tgel but it's made no difference. What else could I try?

Can you develop eczema later in life? What do you suggest for areas which are very dry but with surrounding areas that need a different cream?

I do have sensitive skin with some flare up patches which may or may not be psoriasis. I do find lotions like balneum very calming. However, I do have an occasional thing where part of the palm of usually one hand becomes very itchy. This is below the little finger on the outside of the palm. The skin isn't broken but does go quite red and is always very itchy and gets worse when scratched. It seems too trivial to go to GP as there is nothing to show other than redness. Any ideas?

I get very dry flaky skin around my ankles and the tops of my feet. I do use e45 cream which helps a bit. Wondered if there was a better moisturizer.

Although I moisturize my skin well at night why do I wake up with it feeling incredibly dry, especially my lips? This has just started to happen over the last year. I use Bio Oil, Balneum ( since trial) on a rotating basis, plus Nivea soft during the day. I find Balmain lotion makes an excellent primer for foundation. Advice regarding very dry skin early morning please.

I often have itchy skin for no particular reason. Could this be diet related?

My husband is having chemo at the moment and the skin on his forehead and scalp is getting very dry, what moisturiser would you recommend?

Are there any creams that relieve dry skin on the face without looking greasy? I end up looking shiny all the time!

I have manageable dry skin that just needs a bit of moisturiser and I need to keep an eye on products I use in the shower... What I wondered is does the amount of water I drink have any effect on the dryness?

Is there a good barrier cream to use when washing up, instead of using rubber gloves?

I suffer from psoriasis whats my best option

My 26 year old son has sensitive skin which he says itches almost all the time unless he moisturises. He has a lot of spots on his back and I wonder what is the best moisturiser for both the itchiness and the spots. I worry that he is making the spots worse with the treatments he uses. He has beautiful skin on his face with no history of acne.

Itchy scalp is my problem, doesn't matter which shampoo I use. I understand this is quite common as you age.
Is there a cream to rub into the skin which doesn't leave hair looking greasy please?

My question is the same as Moocow's can you develop eczema later in life? mid 60s, about a year ago I became very itchy with particular scaly patches in certain areas, the prescription ointment didn't work. My doctor also recommended Diprobase bought over the counter at any pharmacy, which happily does work for me.

I'm going through the menopuase and apart from the usual hot flushes and night sweats I seem to itch all over my torso when I'm laying in bed at night.

Every so often after I've been swimming, the top of my feet by my toes start to itch. I've been treating it as athlete's foot but not sure it is.

What is the best value facial cream for anti aging ?

What product would be best for dry itchy skin around my ears and up the sides of my face?

I had very intense itching as a side effect from Pertuzamab.
While creams and lotions can soothe a little, none work properly as the itch is neuropathic rather than dermatological. High doses of Gabapentin and gel packs kept in the freezer also help.

Hi I have dry eyelids that crack, swell up and are very sore. Prescribed steroid cream that I am reluctant to use as can lead to glaucoma . I am struggling to find any products safe to use on eyelids.

I have psoriasis on my scalp tried numerous products..my scalps very dry.. is this a lifelong problem ?

What is the best way to help very dry eyelid skin?

I have three questions:

1. I've often wondered - could a high quality cream like Balneum be used on the face instead of spending money on the many products that are "specially formulated for older skin" etc. Surely a good quality cream is suitable for skin, period.

2. Should all skin creams contain a 30+ SPF or even 50+ SPF nowadays?

3. Is it true that SPF creams have to be re-applied every 2 hours as they lose their efficacy e.g. if you are spending a day in the sun?

I have dry skin, and eczema on my elbows and backs of my knees, most of the time I tolerate it. It does flare up and spread from time to time where I get it on my kneck and hands. I have always used a non-bio detergent, one thing I have never done is a food intolerance test- is is worth going forward to see if any food groups contribute towards my condition.
Some nights are impossible to sleep without itching, as I don't wear creams as it's uncomfortable in bed. Thanks

Hi, Every year from May I reintroduce sunshine back to my skin (Vit D etc). I do this gradually and ultimately, after several weeks, I never do more than 30 mins; but I always get an itchy back, is there a reason for this?