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Do you have any questions around itchy, dry skin and want to know how to relieve it? Ask dermatologist Paula Oliver - £300 voucher to be won

(163 Posts)
LucyBGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 18-Feb-20 10:18:14

Suffering from either dry or itchy skin (or both) can be really difficult, especially if you aren’t sure of the triggers, remedies or what products to buy vs what you should steer clear of. Plus with so much information on skin out there it can be tricky to know where to look! Which is why Balneum would love you to ask all your dry, itchy skin questions to dermatologist Paula Oliver.

Here’s what Balneum have to say: “Balneum dry skin and itch relief Lotion helps to relieve itchy, dry skin, leaving skin feeling soft, soothed and hydrated. Created from soothing active ingredients such as urea and laureth-6.5, our dry skin and itch relief Lotion reduces irritation and locks moisture back into the skin. Easily absorbed, it’s proven to relieve the itch and is suitable for use with eczema and psoriasis prone skin. Balneum dry skin and itch relief Lotion has also just won the first ever Gransnet Rated!”

Here is a bit about Paula: “Paula qualified as a nurse in 1979 at The Royal Devon and Exeter hospital and has worked for many years in secondary care, as well as in primary care as a District Nurse. In 1994 her career pathway moved her into dermatology and Paula became the lead Clinical Nurse Specialist in a busy dermatology OPD and developed many nurse led initiatives. More recently Paula worked for Galderma (UK) Ltd a pharmaceutical company dedicated to dermatology and managed and led the UK nursing team for Galderma. This successful role entailed delivering education to HCPs on general dermatology, skin cancer and photodynamic therapy. Paula has recently moved into an independent consultancy role in Dermatology to deliver education, service development and clinical care. She has published several articles relating to dermatological conditions and has completed a Diploma in Nursing, BSc (Hons) in Professional Practice, Master of Science in Clinical Studies and Education at the University of Brighton and is an Independent Nurse Prescriber. She is currently an active member of the British Dermatology Nursing Group.”

Do you have any questions for Paula? Do you want to know more about selecting the right product to relieve itchy, dry skin? Do you have a specific skin condition you would like advice about? Would you like to know how best to use their product?

Whatever your questions around dry and itchy skin, post them below and we will choose 10 in total for Balneum to answer. Everyone who posts their questions will be entered into a prize draw where one GNer will win a £300 voucher of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw!
GNHQ

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gran1 Tue 25-Feb-20 16:03:21

Whilst I do not have any diagnosed skin issues I have found
patches of dry skin on my legs and arms increasing with age.
Is this to be expected and should I be concerned?

Shanxox Tue 25-Feb-20 23:40:42

What's the best product to use for eczema on the hands, I work in a hospital so I'm constantly washing my hands and every cream Ive tried hasn't worked

Bridie22 Wed 26-Feb-20 06:05:10

I suffer from lymphatoid papulosis and use steriod creams frequently, I am finding my usual body wash/ lotions ineffective on dry scaly skin, any recommendations would be helpful.

hugshelp Wed 26-Feb-20 13:59:01

is there anything I can do about dry skin on my eyelids?

greig23 Wed 26-Feb-20 16:14:02

what is the best cream for eczema,

Livvie21 Wed 26-Feb-20 18:17:38

What everyday household cleaning products are the worst for irritating delicate and sensitive skin? What should I be avoiding?

Fennel Wed 26-Feb-20 18:39:23

Is Ialuset cream good for dry skin?
I have some, and it's very good for scalds and burns.
I also have very thin skin on my lower legs.

bedboy Thu 27-Feb-20 14:41:43

I have had long term itchy dry skin in the form of corns on both feet. Could you suggest a cream to complement standard corn plasters ?

mandy6270 Thu 27-Feb-20 19:58:35

Hi, Every winter I get raised red , dry patches all over my body, it is very sore to touch and very draining, I can't wear jeans as it is to sore on my legs so always wear something soft. It looks like I could do Dot to Dot all over but mostly so on my thighs and Torso. Many thanks for taking the time to read this

payens1 Thu 27-Feb-20 20:52:09

got dry itchy skin in my ears, what is the best product for this area?

cazzar1 Thu 27-Feb-20 20:53:20

I get a terrible, itchy rash when I go away on a holiday in the sun. It only appears on the top of my feet, top of my hands and on my wrists. It takes about two weeks to go away once I get back home. A lot of people have recommended Calamine lotion but that doesn't make any difference at all. Have you any creams to help me?

vickyeaston1234 Fri 28-Feb-20 07:19:35

I work for the NHS and only in the winter my hands crack and bleed. Any advice please?! I can't use a thick cream at work as I have to work with patients and wear gloves

Glosgran Fri 28-Feb-20 10:00:36

I frequently have itching on my abdomen although there is no rash or any visible sign of anything that could be causing it. Do you have any idea what could be the cause and what I can do to help it? Could it be a mineral or vitamin deficiency of some sort?

Grannyjacq1 Fri 28-Feb-20 10:25:15

Have 'inherited' 2 giant sized pots of Hydramol when sorting out my mum's bathroom cupboard. Any advice on how to use it? Is it safe to use for washing face? It seems a bit too greasy to use as a moisturiser, but suppose would be OK on feet overnight, under a pair of socks. Or any advice on who to give it away to - it would seem wasteful to throw it away, as I think it's quite pricey - and someone might find it very useful.

burwellmum Fri 28-Feb-20 10:26:05

I get itchy spots and a rough itchy rash in reaction to certain detergent residues and materials - what should I use on it, I normally just wait for it to go away but that can take weeks.

gardeningpower Fri 28-Feb-20 10:30:49

I have very dry skin on my legs and its sore sometimes and my legs and feet get hot in bed which makes it worse what cream can I use, cant use E45 as it makes me itch

Trebor33 Fri 28-Feb-20 10:45:47

After the menopause I find myself with very different skin type. I now have quite high skin colour/roseacea on my face plus dry skin patches. What can you recommend?

Craftycat Fri 28-Feb-20 10:54:17

I get red itchy skin under my breasts & in my groin. If left it becomes sore so I use Daktarin 2% on it - which I can buy over the counter.
It doesn't stop it but controls the itching a bit.
If there is a better option I'd love to hear about it,

libra10 Fri 28-Feb-20 11:02:04

I have a mild form of psoriasis, and have used Aveena, Balneum, and other lotions and ointments to varying effects.

My question relates to whatever research is currently being done regarding psoriasis and eczema treatments, and whether it is possible that a cure will eventually be developed.

HHBBNN54 Fri 28-Feb-20 11:06:00

My partner has very itchy skin on his forehead and doctors do not seem to be able help. He has been given various creams but nothing seems to help. Any ideas how I can stop him continually picking at his forehead.

Echame Fri 28-Feb-20 11:28:56

So many people swear by Aveeno products for dry skin but I wonder if this is really is the gold standard or are there better products out there for super dry skin like mine?

Rozzy Fri 28-Feb-20 12:52:06

General itching has got worse since the menopause

H1954 Fri 28-Feb-20 13:02:29

I have dry skin which I can cope with by moisturising but I'm plagued with a very itchy scalp! I get lumps under the skin which can be quite painful at times but extremely itchy. I've even woken myself up in the night scratching at my scalp! I use a chemical free bar shampoo and conditioner as all the bottled products irritate the condition even more. I cannot even use products like Tgel which is supposed to be specially formulated for itchy scalps. There is no sign of dandruff and my GP hasn't got a clue either! Can you offer any advice please?

jaybee66 Fri 28-Feb-20 13:20:41

I would like to know the best cream to feed the skin all round my fingernails as it constantly feels hard and dry.

aly Fri 28-Feb-20 13:33:20

My husband suffers from dry, itchy and red skin on his face, in his beard and on his bald head. He moisturises daily with various brands of well known creams for dry skin. He also uses hydrocortisone cream which he is prescribed by his doctor. This does work but only temporarily. He doesn't like to use it all the time as he is told it thins the skin so just uses it when he has a particularly bad flair up which is more and more frequent. Do you think Balenium would help?