Dry hair and skin

As I've mentioned before my hair and nails grow faster.   My hairdresser

can't believe that I have to come in about every 2 and a half weeks

when I used to go about 3-4 weeks before feeling like I needed my

hair trimmed.   Nails have to be cut about every two weeks.

Don't notice any dryness of hair..   Skin has always been on the dry side

but then I'm an "old lady" it happens

Yes. My hair is very dry and thin. My skin is not too bad but I apply moisturiser daily on my body and it helps. I buy it from a well known store normally known for its underwear amongst other clothing. I buy the cheapest variety and apply it daily. I use another moisturiser on my feet which can be obtained on prescription or over the counter free under the minor ailments at the pharmacy. I am in the UK.

Hi Jackie,

Double Base was recommended to me awhile back on this sire.  If you are in US you can order it from Amazon and in the UK I'm not sure but I think they sell it in drug stores or whatever you call that kind of store.  😀

Besides that I use Argan oil.  I put a couple of pumps of each into the palm of my hand and rub it on my arms and legs. What's left over on my hands I use on my face. It seems to absorb after a couple minutes and is not greasy.  It has really helped the dry skin caused from pred.  The hair problem I solved by wearing a wig and I have really grown to like them.

i found them on line.  They are a bit pricey but well worth it.  The synthetic are better- easier to care for and look quite natural.

My nails are growing faster and are still strong. My hair is growing faster, and went very thing when my health first began to decline. Acupuncurist told me to try nettle tea for hair. (drinking it) I will give it a go.

Seems like my hair is falling out. Started from one day to the next last October. Am now ingesting 5000 mcg of Biotin twice a day and also using Nioxin products to wash and condition hair.  Supposedly the Biotin helps both hair and skin, the Nioxin helps hair. Seems like the fallout has slowed down, but who knows? I have not seen a dermatologist about it. It was the rheumy who told me about the Biotin.

Can't tell whether the hair loss was due to life stress or being on Prednisone for close to 2 years. Supposedly it is one of the side effects. Or maybe just aging. I am 70 this year. I take HRT, so it can't be that hormone loss. Skin is dry, but I moisturize daily tocompensate. I use an inexpensive,  non branded store stuff that is also fragrance free. Seems to work on the skin.

My hair turned very dry and coarse & totally unmanageable. A friend gave me some Wen, cleanser/conditioner to try & it helped a lot, so I ordered some online. Another friend gave me some Argan oil, which also adds some nice moisture. Between the two products, I can at least keep my hair under control. The only good side effect of the prednisone that I've noticed is that my nails are much stronger and grow faster. I'll take my victories where I can get them!

My hair was like a haystack. I tried everything including Argan oil. I have now had it cut pretty short, it has also gone curly, several people have said how nice it looks and how funcky!