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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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florencef1 Fri 28-Feb-20 13:35:37

What is the best cream/lotion to use on itchy legs? They are particularly bad after my daily bath.

Alexander05 Fri 28-Feb-20 13:43:24

I know what you mean Phoenix. Have had same problem. Saw a dermatologist who said I could have a op to remove a few lumps and bumps on my personal bits but I declined that and then she wasn’t interested. I can feel the swellings coming up and I put sudo cream on thickly eases the pain and takes 4/5 days to subside. At times uncomfortable to walk

Nanachoochoo Fri 28-Feb-20 13:54:34

I suffer from a very itchy back. Living alone, it is difficult to completely cover my own back with the lotion. What about a spray and/or a shower cream?

Icklecaffs39 Fri 28-Feb-20 13:58:36

I have a very itchy scalp that on occasions drives me mad. What is the best shampoo and conditioner to use please?

wildswan16 Fri 28-Feb-20 14:04:30

Is it better to keep using the same moisturising product or should we have a break from it and use an alternative?

Jacquilk Fri 28-Feb-20 15:58:53

I have really dry skin under my eyes. It makes me look like I have 2 black eyes at times. It really stings with most moisturisers or barriers, and nothing seems to shift it.
I’m reluctant to se anything medicated as it is too close to the eyes and very delicate skin.
Any suggestions?

Ohmother Fri 28-Feb-20 17:17:22

I’ve been told to make sure my shower moisturiser has liquid paraffin in as that helps the best. Is that true?

popikaoana1 Fri 28-Feb-20 17:38:17

I suffer with both acne and dry, itchy skin. How should I deal with it?

Corkie91 Fri 28-Feb-20 17:52:08

I get very itchy between my fingers on my hand on occasions and scratch in my sleep until it bleeds. What hand cream do I need.

grumpsw Fri 28-Feb-20 19:39:04

I've been using Balenum for about a month after receiving a sample bottle through the post. I've just reordered because it really does help with dry skin.
I've used Balneum all over but haven't tried it an the face because I'm used to a heavier / thicker cream for there. What I'd like to know is whether you think it would be a good idea to use another face cream over the top of balneum? Will this have any negative results?

joysutty Fri 28-Feb-20 19:47:21

My son who is mid 30's suffers with eczema mainly on his face. Can he use this Balneum lotion on his facial area or is it just for the body, which is where my husband uses this oroduct. Therefore, can you recommend a lotion for the face instead of the regular tube of hydrocortisone cream given by the gp - as on the face you have to be careful to only apply a thin layer as it says it can thin the skin.

Anj123 Fri 28-Feb-20 21:08:03

My daughter has eczema and occasionally gets patches of it in “awkward” places such lips and eyelids. What products would you suggest for these delicate areas?

kezza1979 Fri 28-Feb-20 22:17:44

My hands get really itchy and reactive when peeling fruit and veg especially potatoes and garlic is there a reason for this and how can I combat it

DS64till Sat 29-Feb-20 03:36:15

My Daughters 19 and waiting to see endocrinologist as she has Hypercalcaemia. She’s itching constantly ; what can we use on her skin to give her some relief both in the bath and after please?

duju Sat 29-Feb-20 03:37:03

I believe that using a moisturiser is important, but equally, as we are what we eat, which foods help support the skin?
Surely eating the right foods & keeping well hydrated is the foundation of good Skin & moisturisers if any description should be there to give support & we shouldn’t be expecting a cream to rescue a lifestyle that may be the root of the skin problem.

zoeypma Sat 29-Feb-20 08:13:36

I suffer with dry itchy skin on my legs and forehead, bit struggling to find anything which will help

Annana Sat 29-Feb-20 09:00:24

Itchy hairline - is it genetic? I get periods of it at the forehead so that I actually have to pull my hair right back . I know that my daughter suffers from this and have just found out that my fatherhas the same condition but especially round the ear parts?.??

JenT Sat 29-Feb-20 09:34:16

What is best for your skin after shaving legs they seem to grow back so quickly then itch like crazy

louisep8260 Sat 29-Feb-20 09:47:25

I get itchy dry skin during the winter months and nothing seems to work I've tried all the creams. Is there anything I should that I haven't and do you think exfoliating would work?

laurenold Sat 29-Feb-20 10:13:44

I get chilblains over the winter which become really itchy at times. Would Balneum help to relieve this?

Fernbergien Sat 29-Feb-20 11:00:50

Why does depression and anxiety cause / set off eczema. Now I am calmer and after using eczema cream it has gone away.

silversand12 Sat 29-Feb-20 11:13:32

why does my skin seem to get itchier at night, and what can I do about it?

SUZY156 Sat 29-Feb-20 12:07:31

I suffer with a dry itchy scalp is there anything I can use to moisture it with out making my scalp greasy

Denzie123 Sat 29-Feb-20 12:18:51

I get dry skin sometimes on the front of my legs which can be very itchy, don't know what causes it, but what should I use to ease it?

NiCH Sat 29-Feb-20 13:14:57

I get very itchy back and arms often. Some cream works for short time but the symptoms come back again. It happens more often after having shower, so try different cleaners but so far nothing has worked. Any recommendations on cream to use?