dry skin which is peeling off

[Anynomous]

I had angioplasty 3 weeks ago and I am on following meds

Atorvastatin,Aspirin,Ticagrelor,losartan,Lansoprazole,Bisoprolol 

The gp replaced ramapril with losartan when I complained about dry cough , which is still there but I will try for few weeks before discussing again with gp . For dry skin they recommended using moisturiser

[10gingercats]

I have found that with dry skin that is deteriorating or flaking off. I need to apply E45 liberally SEVERAL times a day for a couple of weeks in order to stop it worsening.Legs have been the worst but now my back is flaking and itchy so I am applying cream liberally to that area. But you may need to discuss your symptoms with your GP.

[Anynomous in reply to 10gingercats]

for me it’s palm of my hands and feet are also getting dry and flaky slowly

[Hidden]

Hello

Keeping your skin well moisturised hopefully will help

I am glad you will be talking with your Doctor again and let us know how you get on x

[Anynomous in reply to Hidden]

thanks bekind28, I am keeping it moisturised mostly. But after showers the skin comes of fingers and palm like cling film

[Hidden in reply to Anynomous]

Hello

Bless you , I hope they come up with something that will help and look forward to you telling us they have x

[Hidden in reply to Anynomous]

Hello

I have just had another thought what you are using to wash with in the shower as soap can dry the skin out and I know they have things that you can use as an alternative your Doctor can prescribe them or if they think it would be cheaper and you can buy it over the counter they will suggest the best one to use

It could help and wot a try if you are not already doing so x

[MrsSuzuki]

I'm taking most of the tablets you are and had the same problem with very dry skin.

Someone on here recommended Cerave moisturizer and it worked miracles for me . The dry skin stopped almost immediately. I use it twice a day and it soaks in straight away and isn't greasy at all. Not cheap at 16 quid for a big tub, but lasts a good month.

Lily

[Anynomous in reply to MrsSuzuki]

thank you mrssuzuki will give it a try

[MrsSuzuki in reply to Anynomous]

Come back and let us know how you get on.

[RufusScamp]

For me, I find an aloe vera lotion is better than E45.

[Anynomous in reply to RufusScamp]

thanks rufusscamp

[shanfar2021]

ALLAH bless you health Ameen

[Anynomous in reply to shanfar2021]

Jazakallah shanfar2021

[crhyswilliams]

This stuff will sort out dry skin.

Epaderm ointment

[Anynomous in reply to crhyswilliams]

thanks crhyswilliams

[Qualipop]

I'm allergic to E45 and Aloe Vera but i find Aveeno the best. IT's quite thick but soaks in well.

[Anynomous in reply to Qualipop]

thanks qualipop

[Qualipop in reply to Anynomous]

If I use it after a brief bath (Soaking makes dry skin worse), I find it lasts about 3 days before I have to reapply it.

[Davey77]

I would check with your doctor sooner rather than later. I was phoned by the Cardiac centre a few weeks after my angioplasty to check that I didn't have flaky or itching skin on my back as it can indicate burns from the X-Ray. Don't know if the treatment would be any different to ordinary dry skin, but it's best to know.

As for elsewhere on my body, I get flaking but not itching and can't remember if I used to get that before I was put on the cocktail of drugs

[Anynomous]

the skin from palm and finger are peeling off like cling film. I did mention it to gp who said wait for 3 weeks and keep applying moisture.

[shopman]

Rather than a moisturiser try an emollient instead, your GP may give a prescription for Hydramol but I find it more like axle grease. E45 do a bath oil which you add when you have a bath but I find the Aveeno Shower Cream good followed up with their Daily Emollient that you can use without having a bath or shower.

[RufusScamp in reply to shopman]

My GP gave me hydramol, but I did not get on with it.

[Anynomous in reply to RufusScamp]

thanks rufusscamp

[Anynomous in reply to shopman]

thanks shopman, will give shower cream try. Looks like have to get used to live and deal with side effects bp medication