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Post by mikklynn on Mar 21, 2017 16:40:00 GMT
DH has a medication that is causing him dry, itchy skin. The oncology pharmacist recommended products containing urea.
Anyone have a lotion that works for their dry, itchy skin?
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Post by bwife on Mar 21, 2017 17:05:25 GMT
My legs are dry and itchy during the winter ( more itchy then dry) I use aquaphor on them as soon as I get out of the shower. it helps me. it comes in a jar not a tube. it is more like Vaseline, but I dont think it's as thick. It's the only thing I can use to stop the itching. The rest of the yr I use Coconut Oil.
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Post by DEX on Mar 21, 2017 17:05:50 GMT
I went to the dermatologist last week. She recommended Cerave. You can get it at Walmart. It works fantastic!  |
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Post by oh yvonne on Mar 21, 2017 17:18:19 GMT
I got a sample of Amalactin in my Walmart beauty box and it's amazing stuff! It doesn't smell very good at all, but I don't care, it totally works! It has alpha hydroxy in it I think, and it just has cured my dry legs! They sell it at Costco in a big bottle and it's not cheap (I think it was like $17) but oy..read the reviews on Costco, very impressive!
<ed to add, it has urea in it>>
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Post by cindyupnorth on Mar 21, 2017 17:22:13 GMT
I have been using Eucerin skin calming lotion, but I am finding it's not doing a great job. It's been a dry winter here in MN. great thread, so will follow.
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Post by gar on Mar 21, 2017 17:26:54 GMT
I'm really liking the Aveeno lotion with oil.  |
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 21, 2017 17:31:34 GMT
Thanks, everyone! He has tried some of these, but not all.
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Post by papersilly on Mar 21, 2017 17:42:52 GMT
Gold Bond in the green pump bottle. it's hard to find it now so i just buy a bunch from Amazon. it works really well to sooth the skin and it has Menthol to add a bit of cooling while giving relief. i've used it for years.
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Post by KB on Mar 21, 2017 17:43:26 GMT
I got a sample of Amalactin in my Walmart beauty box and it's amazing stuff! It doesn't smell very good at all, but I don't care, it totally works! It has alpha hydroxy in it I think, and it just has cured my dry legs! They sell it at Costco in a big bottle and it's not cheap (I think it was like $17) but oy..read the reviews on Costco, very impressive! <ed to add, it has urea in it>> Enabler, I just ordered some! |
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Post by Minnesota*Mom on Mar 21, 2017 17:58:10 GMT
When ds went to the dermatologist, we were given several samples of lotions that they recommended. Our favorites are Cerave and Vanicream.
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Post by imsirius on Mar 21, 2017 18:01:41 GMT
Wow..the amlactin is 87.00 on Amazon.ca!
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Post by KB on Mar 21, 2017 18:06:07 GMT
Wow..the amlactin is 87.00 on Amazon.ca! That's crazy! The one I ordered was $16.98 on amazon.us |
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Post by azredhead on Mar 21, 2017 19:09:16 GMT
I like the Aveeno stuff but it's expensive so when I can't afford it I do like the St Ives stuff. I've also used their foot scrubs and that does help a lot too to keep them soft. Here they dry out easy. Especially if I've been swimming or outside alot. I really like the St. Ives stuff. I don't like the oliy ones.
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Post by oaksong on Mar 21, 2017 19:22:56 GMT
I used to use Aqua Care lotion on DS, recommended by his pediatrician, for excema. The urea is a key ingredient for certain skin conditions.
Costco carried it, but you had to ask at the pharmacy counter. If they don't carry it, they might be able to special order it. It's a great foot lotion, too. Now that you remind me, I'll have to look for it again.
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Post by used2scrap on Mar 21, 2017 20:20:35 GMT
The Gold Bond Ultimate healing is working pretty well for me.
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Post by nicolep on Mar 21, 2017 20:25:41 GMT
My SO has horribly dry skin in the winter time. He uses Hempz lotion and Eucerin and they both work well. The Hempz lotion has a really light masculine scent that smells GOOD! The Eucerin is pretty thick but it gives him relief! |
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Post by lisae on Mar 21, 2017 20:29:47 GMT
DH likes Cetaphil.
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Post by compwalla on Mar 21, 2017 20:35:57 GMT
I am a huge fan of Udderly Smooth. Absorbs well, isn't sticky, not scented. Comes in a big tub or a small tube. Inexpensive.
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Post by jenjie on Mar 21, 2017 20:41:26 GMT
I went to the dermatologist last week. She recommended Cerave. You can get it at Walmart. It works fantastic! I just bought that yesterday! Right now it's BOGO half price at CVS. It is hard to get out of the tube it's so thick! |
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Post by seaexplore on Mar 21, 2017 20:45:35 GMT
I LOVE Maui Babe lotion for my super dry skin!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2017 20:55:46 GMT
DH has a medication that is causing him dry, itchy skin. The oncology pharmacist recommended products containing urea.
Anyone have a lotion that works for their dry, itchy skin?
Thanks! We used coconut oil when my dad was doing chemo. It soaked in nicely and we didn't have to worry about further side effects. He was so sensitive to everything after starting chemo. |
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 21, 2017 20:58:11 GMT
DH has a medication that is causing him dry, itchy skin. The oncology pharmacist recommended products containing urea.
Anyone have a lotion that works for their dry, itchy skin?
Thanks! We used coconut oil when my dad was doing chemo. It soaked in nicely and we didn't have to worry about further side effects. He was so sensitive to everything after starting chemo. I'll add that to the list. Thank you for sharing. Maybe he'll smell like a pina colada! |
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Post by scrappersue on Mar 21, 2017 21:57:04 GMT
The Gold Bond Ultimate healing is working pretty well for me. This is the only thing that has worked for me. I've tried most of the ones listed here.
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Post by imsirius on Mar 21, 2017 22:04:28 GMT
I'm going to try Gold Bond. My anxiety meds make me have ultimate night sweats and in turn, my skin is so very itchy in certain areas. Mostly under my arms and boobs. I tried hydra cortisone cream but it's not doing a damn thing. Aloe Vera works but wears off. I need something really good.
Coconut oil I have on hand..may try that tonight.
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Post by gsquaredmom on Mar 21, 2017 23:25:08 GMT
I think that heel balm people recommend here has urea in it. I cannot remember the name, though. I remember looking at it in the store and remember that ingredient as unusual. Heel Crack cream, maybe?
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Post by zztop11 on Mar 21, 2017 23:29:33 GMT
I got a sample of Amalactin in my Walmart beauty box and it's amazing stuff! It doesn't smell very good at all, but I don't care, it totally works! It has alpha hydroxy in it I think, and it just has cured my dry legs! They sell it at Costco in a big bottle and it's not cheap (I think it was like $17) but oy..read the reviews on Costco, very impressive! <ed to add, it has urea in it>> It works very well. My dermatologist used to prescribe it for me for my face for rosacea. Now it is available OTC. Great stuff!!! |
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Post by IAmUnoriginal on Mar 21, 2017 23:43:45 GMT
I think that heel balm people recommend here has urea in it. I cannot remember the name, though. I remember looking at it in the store and remember that ingredient as unusual. Heel Crack cream, maybe? Flexitol. And, yes, it does have urea in it. Any lotion you get with urea, lactic acid or alpha hydroxy has the potential to sting a bit when you first use it and until the skin is healed a bit. Urea helps the skin hold moisture and restore the suppleness of the skin. When my eczema flares, I like Eucerin Professional Repair Concentrated Lotion for extremely dry skin. I get it at Ulta, Walgreens or Amazon (depends on where I am when I need a bottle). |
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Post by disneypal on Mar 21, 2017 23:48:11 GMT
Gold Bond in the green pump bottle. it's hard to find it now so i just buy a bunch from Amazon. it works really well to sooth the skin and it has Menthol to add a bit of cooling while giving relief. i've used it for years.  I use this too, but I use Walmart's "Equate" brand - the generic version. The cooling menthol helps with the itching |
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Post by femalebusiness on Mar 22, 2017 1:16:50 GMT
I use Aquaphor but an even better cream is Palmer's Coco Butter. It comes in a jar and smells heavenly. WalMart sells it and it is inexpensive. I have a patch of dermatitis/ eczema/psoriasis on my thigh and the Palmer's keeps it in check. Good for chapped lips too.
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Post by TankTop on Mar 22, 2017 1:42:27 GMT
My skin is so itchy fall-spring I have to literally take an anti-itch prescription medicine.
My favorites are the Aveeno Baby Eczema line
Coconut oil
You might also have him check to see if he can take a phytoceramide supplement.
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I use this too, but I use Walmart's "Equate" brand - the generic version. The cooling menthol helps with the itching
