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kaz_40
kaz_40

RASHES A rash can develop on the body, as a result of dry skin and itching. The skin rashes appear as raised bumps on the skin.

DRY SKIN  Dry cracked flakey skin can appear any where on the body.Sometimes the dry skin will peel and can cause pain and discomfort.

ITCHY SKIN.  Itchy skin rashes can appear all over the body, sometimes scratching of the skin can lead to sores, and infection.

MOTTLED SKIN  Our skin can sometimes change colour, appearance or tone. Dark spots can appear all over the body, exposure to the sun,can cause the spots to become red and swollen.

TENDER SKIN   Sometimes the slightest touch of the skin can hurt. The sensitive skin can cause problems from redness, swelling , bruising, and scaring.

    

In recent days Ive noticed my skin has become very dry and flakey. Are any of you experiencing problems with your skin.    gentle hugs to all xx

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  • diagnosisisalie
    diagnosisisalie kaz_40

    Posted

    I think this answers my question, I hurt here and there. I have been so itchy the last few days, I never itch .
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 diagnosisisalie

      Posted

      My skin in very dry all over my hands are very flakeing quiet badly. no amount of moisurising is helping. My skin is that sensitive that wearing clothing is very painful at times just touching my skin very lightly with my finger hurts. rolleyes take care gentle hugs  
    • diagnosisisalie
      diagnosisisalie

      Posted

      I am not sure if it just my skin or if it me being allergic to a medicine, but I itch.
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 diagnosisisalie

      Posted

      was you itching before you started taking your medicine, if so then it could be down to fibro as fibro can cause us skin problems, if itching started after taking the medicine then that would imply it could be down to medicine? take care gentle hug
  • lisa52101
    lisa52101 kaz_40

    Posted

    Hi Kaz,

    I get dry skin on my lower legs which can be itchy. My GP says I have eczema. 

    I also have very sensitive skin usually upper outer arms and outer thighs. I'm told this is due to fibro.

    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 lisa52101

      Posted

      Hi Lisa my skin very dry all over, nothing Im useing is helping. I moisture all over when I shower, every time my hands have been in water I put hand cream on. They are very flakey Ive never had them his bad before.rolleyes. My skin is very sensitive all over the slightest touch of it is painful wearing clothes even a silk nightdress can be very painful,when its next to my skin it feels like ive an elephant stood on my back. who would of thought wearing clothes would be painful. Im thinking of joining a nudist colonylol do you want to join take care gentle hugs xx 
    • lisa52101
      lisa52101 kaz_40

      Posted

      Hi Katz, 

      i here wrapping oats in a muslin bag and hanging it under running water when you have a bath and/or washing with it helps immensely. I tried it when I had a patch of eczema and it soothed and moisturised my skin. Coconut oil/ butter is said to be very good too. 

      As for the nudist colony?.......I gave it some thought and decided against scaring the natives 😳 thanks anyway 😂 

      Gentle hugs xx

    • christine26761
      christine26761 lisa52101

      Posted

      This regime is also very good...I was told by a skin doc about this years ago..I used to do it..until I discovered the coconut oil..:-) xx....can't get in the bath now..only shower..lol
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 lisa52101

      Posted

      Hi Lisa ahh shame your not coming to the nudiest colony with mesmile Ive never heard of that before oats in a muslin bag that sounds interesting, I like trying anything thats different and unusal. Hubby going to get me some coco nut oil or butter which ever he can find, Thanks for sharing that with me hun take care gentle hugs xx
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 christine26761

      Posted

      I can only shower now my shower is over the bath. I could with a walk in shower as having trouble getting my legs over the bath. Ive heard of cocnut being used in different ways. Hubby going to get me some, I like the idea of oats in muslin bag I like anything different and unusal to try. Hope your having a good weekend hope its not too cold take care gentle hugs xxsmile
    • lisa52101
      lisa52101 kaz_40

      Posted

      Hi Kaz, 

      you can get muslin squares from Lakeland fill it with Quakers oats and tie, use like a soft soft sponge or soak it and squeeze fluid onto skin. The cocoa butter can be bought from the body shop. 

      Gentl hugs xx

    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 lisa52101

      Posted

      Thank you lisa will try it when can xx gentle hugs xx
    • christine26761
      christine26761 kaz_40

      Posted

      Or you could buy a baby swaddling cloth very cheap and cut it..I do this to make cheese out of  full cream yoghurt..:-) xx
    • christine26761
      christine26761 kaz_40

      Posted

      Me too...only can shower, we have a walk in shire and I have a special chair in there..it's soo good..I just sit and let the beautiful warm water flow down my back..only trouble is having to dry myself off with arthritic fingers ..lol..always something isn't there? Our bath is still new..even with handrails...I'd really love to get in it..just can't climb over or sit that low...my husband only ever uses it if he goes on a long motorbike ride..which maybe once a year..he prefers showers too..be blessed Kaz..have a lovely day,,:-) xxx
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 christine26761

      Posted

      morning Christine How are you today? has your asthma eased. How did you sleep. Ive been a wake all night with my back fibro decided to play up also. Hope you have a lovely restful day, and a good week. Its 8.10 am here hubby off to work take care gentle hugs xx
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