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

I would like to know what is the best shower product to remove chlorine after swimming please? This leaves my husband itchy and we have tried a number of products.
Thank you.

Have you tried the Sea&swim from Boots? Its very good& gentle enough to use even for children.

I wondered about a cream/ lotion for psoriasis? Gps were allowed to prescribe Alveeno for a bit but dont think they can now as its expensive,but a lot of the ones they are allowed to prescribe are thick emollients and too greasy/ heavy for me,or theyre ones you wash off after use and so not always convenient.

Yes Nannan2.
We have.
Psoriasis wise I think Exorex lotion is the best for me (not the cream) but I do use it as a treatment not a moisturiser.
It's on prescription or over the counter.

What is the best cream for the dry skin on my back

I suffer from psoriasis, which flares up when I'm stressed, and I know when the rash appears, I'm in for at least 3 weeks of embarrassment, is there any other way (other than sunlight which we don't have at the moment) to speed up the healing process flare up.

I had a basal cell carcinoma removed from my forehead, and use a concealers and a high spf moisturiser, what is the product you'd recommend for moisturising mature skin and protecting from further sun damage - or is the damage already being done - from being a sun worshipper in the 80's using very little sunscreen.

I have very sore eczema mainly on my hands, I have one spot in particular that never seems to get relief although I use a cream from the doctor and also use Cetraben cream and still this keeps flaring up. I use washing up gloves and am careful with all harsh chemicals so do not know why this is still cracked and sore.

I'm sure research is ongoing to find a cure for eczema, which affects so many people. Do you think there is any realistic chance that one may be found in the future or are we just going to have to keep on trying to find the one cream that helps our particular case, and avoid triggers if we've identified them?

Hello Paula, I suffer from keratosis pilaris, it really affects my confidence, I use an expensive moisturising foundation to cover and moistures, is it better to use 2 separate creams, (specific cream and covering foundation) if so what is best to relieve my symptoms , I've had it with differing severity for 17 years not - I'm 58

I work as a HCA, and suffer from contact dermatitis from all the cleaning I do for my job, I wear plastic gloves when cleaning and have to use the hand gels when leaving and entering the wards, is a barrier cream worth trying - does it work - can you recommend one ?

Which vitamins deficiency causes dry skin?

At risk of sounding pedantic, the title thread is misleading.

Paula is not a dermatologist- she has no medical qualifications.
She is a very well qualified nurse as explained in the blurb.

My understanding is that only those with a medical degree and the relevant training and accreditation can use the term dermatologist

Yes, she is a Nurse Prescriber and an active member of the British Dermatology Nursing Group

Hi, I’m suffering with type 2 Diabetes that is insulin controlled and due to Arthritis in my hip and knee joints l spend a lot of time sitting down which results in pressure sores on the backs of my legs. My district nurse has tried using Conotrane crime, which healed it a bit but did not cure it. My GP had since prescribed oral antibiotics, steroid creme, and even Canesten creme, which did give some relief from the itching but still left the area dry with fine cracks in the skin and sore. What else could l try please? I have been suffering with this for over a year now, even tried using the Gel type dressings on the broken areas, and it’s starting to get my down, l find that anything but the softest of natural fibre fabrics make it much worse.

I have what I think of as underlying itchiness all the time - if I scratch then I itch and scratch a lot but as long as I'm very careful with fabrics next to the skin I'm keeping it just about under control. Is there anything I could take or use which would alleviate this?

My question is what is the reason for my dry itchy shins . This is only a problem in the winter , tights or any items of fitted clothing aggravates them more . Floppy trousers are all I can wear .

I've only recently started to use moisturiser on my arms and legs after bathing, but it is still fairly dry. Would I be better using a body serum instead of standard body lotion?

My feet are a problem that doesn't seem to be explainable by doctors. I do not get hard skin but my feet are cold. Every few months my feet peel like a snake in one piece. The complete skin from ankles to toes peel looking as if I am wearing red socks! It is so embarrassing. Prescribed creams keep my skin body moisturised but do not solve the problem of repeated feet peeling. Any suggestions greatly received.

My husband has developed what looks like psoriasis on his face. It comes and goes, and it seems like stress triggers it. Is this a possible reason for it have started?

I do use Balneum cream on a regular basis after being chosen to take part in the trial with GN but even though I rub in any residue into my hands when using the backs of my hands are always itchy specially in between my fingers a sort of athletes foot in reverse do you have any suggestions please.

My son has eczema that flares up all over his body. Is Balneum recommended for this condition?

How many times a day do I need to be moisturizing my body please. I do suffer from dry, itchy, flaky skin - especially the tops of my arms, which can become bumpy as well. Thanks in advance for your advice.

This is perhaps a bit too personal, but here goes! One of my GPs, when I described my symptoms, decided it was lichen sclerosis, without even looking.

This was quite some while ago. The treatment prescribed had no effect, so he referred me to the dermatology department at the hospital. They decided it was vulval eczema.

Fast forward a few years, and this damn thing raises its head from time to time.

Recent GP appointment, still no examination, but decided to prescribe Dermovate, to be used twice daily.

1 week in, no improvement.

I appreciate that looking at a 61 year old vulva might not be top of any GP's wish list, but is it too much to ask that they steel themselves and take a bloody look rather than just prescribing stronger steroid creams!