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I've received the doublebase jel I ordered

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For my arms(thinning skin and blood bruising) going to start using it tomorrow. Hope it helps.

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pergola1 profile image
pergola1

I use it quite a bit, steph. I do have dry skin (ex psoriasis for many years) I got it from boots, handed over by pharmacist- not on shelves. I gave around £5. What price did you pay? Talking of dry skin everywhere, I wonder how it would affect my breathing?

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butter-fly in reply topergola1

I wondered about that Pergola. That's why I confine myself to the bathroom when dressing and undressing. Can't be good for us, all that skin flying around! I feel like Linus in Peanuts! Sara.

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Steph57 in reply topergola1

Hi pergola I got two tubes for just over a tenner from amazon my skin is bad due to steroid use that's what the copd nurses told. X

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butter-fly

Does the jel have a name or is it just call doublebase jel. I have dry skin to the point where there is a shower of flakes when I undress. My legs are the worst and peel like I have sunburn. I always use the bathroom to undress.

So far I've not found anything that works well so thanks for the post Steph. Hope you sleep well tonight! Sara x

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Steph57 in reply tobutter-fly

Hi Sara it's just called doublebase jel there is a cream but been told the jel is better as it stays on longer. I'll give anything ago it's awful. I think I'll sleep ok I'm shattered. X

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poppyval in reply toSteph57

Hi Steph is it greasy when its a gel. I might be better with the cream. Cheryl

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Steph57 in reply topoppyval

Hi Cheryl no it's better than the cream it stays on better.

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poppyval in reply toSteph57

Ok thanks.

Puffthemagicdragon profile image
Puffthemagicdragon

You should be able to get it on prescription.

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Steph57 in reply toPuffthemagicdragon

Thanks Puffthemagicdragon I'll look into it.

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poppyval in reply toPuffthemagicdragon

Puff I asked my rheumatologist about it, thought I might get on prescription. She said she had never heard of it, and I would be better just using body moisturiser, which I use or a strong hand cream, which makes no difference. I can't wear long sleeves as I have a lot of flushes and it's horrible to see my arms all bruised or skin broken. Anyway deffo going to get some now as all you nice peeps are always going on about it, lol. Cheryl

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Puffthemagicdragon in reply topoppyval

Mine was for massive itchiness on my arms a few years back. I have some left and will try it on my easily bruised skin. I get bruises and don't even know it sometimes !

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poppyval in reply toPuffthemagicdragon

Thanks Puff, did it work on your itching? Its my ankles and lower legs that itch something terrible. I use baby wipes to sooth them, its the only thing that stops the itch, either that or excessive scratching which then causes more bruises.

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Puffthemagicdragon in reply topoppyval

Sometimes it worked. I never did find out what caused the itching as it disappeared on it's own. Left me with loads of little scars though from where I used to scratch before I went to the docs. Maybe it was stress at the time. I haven't tried it on the bruises yet as I've only seen the suggestion on here.

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poppyval in reply toPuffthemagicdragon

Thanks for that, fingers crossed. I am told its the steroids and also my 4 weekly infusion for RA ( TOCILIZUMAB ) that cause the itching. We will try it anyway. good luck.

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Puffthemagicdragon in reply topoppyval

I've also been told it's the steroids causing the bruises.

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Steph57 in reply toPuffthemagicdragon

Hi puff the c.o.p.d nurses told me. I went to bed last night with just a few old bruises that we're fading and this morning i'e woken up with 3 more. Beep beep sick of them. X

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Puffthemagicdragon in reply toSteph57

It makes me wonder where they came from. One slight knock and a massive bruise appears. I have to explain to people what it's all about ! :)

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poppyval in reply toPuffthemagicdragon

I have been on the steroids that long, so I took another look at the leaflet in the box, then went on web. Its actually frightening what they can do to you. I don't just bruise but the skin actually breaks and I have to buy silver plasters as they are the only ones that will heal me.

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Puffthemagicdragon in reply topoppyval

I only use steroids for emergencies so don't get the skin breaking only if it would have done if I wasn't on them.

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poppyval in reply toPuffthemagicdragon

Puff. I am on steroids permanently because of my RA, 17.5mgs usually and if I get a flare up to 20mgs. Then if I get a chest infection its 40mgs daily for a week then reduce 5mgs a day. Thanks for your help. Take care. Cheryl

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Steph57 in reply topoppyval

Hi poppyval my skin rips also what's silver plasters?

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poppyval in reply toSteph57

Hi Steph, they are plasters that the healing bit in the middle is silver healing, not sure what's different but they say silver is a great healer. They certainly heal my sore bits up faster than ordinary plasters. Elastoplast are the best but you can get other makes. Give them a try and let me know how you get on. Cheryl

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Steph57 in reply toPuffthemagicdragon

I've always got bruises on my arms it looks so bad. X

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poppyval in reply toSteph57

It does Suzy and its so embarrassing.

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SecondLife

I bought mine from ebay and got 2 large bottles with dispenser pumps for about £11 in total.

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Steph57 in reply toSecondLife

Thanks Secondlife I'll take a look.

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wowsa

I used to use Doublebase and it was OK. However I now use Dermol cream and find this more effective. I am prescribed this for my itchy skin due to a liver complaint. Have you tried asking for it on prescription?

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Steph57 in reply towowsa

Hi Wowsa I haven't I''like see the doc I pay for my prescriptions but it'll still be cheaper as I've got a yearly pre paid certificate. X

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poppyval in reply towowsa

Hi Wowsa, is the dermal cream just as good at helping with the bruising as doublebase is?

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operatic

I use E45 Itch Relief pump cream on prescription and E45 wash cream because I have PBC an auto immune liver disease.

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helingmic

I have used it a lot on my dry skin and blue ankles.

I have seen another product which is "said" to help "marvellously" on skin and hair. It's Argan oil. I'm attracted by the reviews on Amazon. One review on the internet says among all things: "Even your baby and your small kids will feel well with regular care with native Argan Oil". If babies can have it, it should be safe.

Please be cautious, because I get enthusiastic very quickly AND I haven't bought it yet! I have itchy legs and an itchy scalp. How I dealt with this is by putting my doctor's prescribed Hydrocortisone at 1%. Hope it helps (Don't throw your Double Base yet!)

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Steph57 in reply tohelingmic

Hi Hellingmic I already use Argan oil products a shampoo and conditioner also the oil on my hair and skin it's very good. They are selling it in asda at the minute. Also on Groupon.

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helingmic in reply toSteph57

Thanks for your recommendation. I think i want to try it.

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Steph57 in reply tohelingmic

Try asda first as they sell smaller ones. With the oil you only need a drop it goes a very long way.

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helingmic in reply toSteph57

I bought some from Amazon. It's going to come soon! Thanks

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