Dry skin and dry everything else!: Hi, I am new here... - MY SKIN

MY SKIN

8,744 members1,928 posts

Dry skin and dry everything else!

Jenny583 profile image
3 Replies

Hi, I am new here. I have had very dry skin for a few years now, for which I am prescribed what I call "embalming fluid"! but in the past week I have experienced skin coming off my fingers, also in the last month I have had a very dry mouth, & In the last 2 years also very dry hair with extreme hair loss, + dry sore eyes with blurry vision too. None of these problems have been investigated. GP's are not interested.

I don't know if there is a connection with all these dry parts? Thank you!

Written by
Jenny583 profile image
Jenny583
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
3 Replies
Polski profile image
Polski

I'm sure there is a connection, without being able to say what! I suggest you take a good multi-vitamin-and-mineral, bought from a health food store (about 20 pounds or more for 3 months) and also take fish oil - at least 1000mg a day (or something containing 'Omega 3's).

The problem may be hormonal, so you could discuss that (and the loss of skin) with your doctor, and also ask for a general blood test (including for diabetes). Also try reading Patrick Holford's book 'Solve your Skin Problems'. He is very knowledgeable about many aspects of health and alternative, but scientific, ways of treating them. I have learnt a great deal about how to handle various health problems from him.

Jenny583 profile image
Jenny583 in reply toPolski

Thank you for your reply Polski. I am taking quality vitamins & fish oil/omega 3. I'm sure you are right about the hormones though. The peeling skin started when I bought the dud liothyronine from internet, (gold dust) - & since I found a few old Liothyronines in my bag, the skin has stopped peeling. BTW GP's are very pricy here, + not interested in hormones or skin!

I will certainly look to "Patrick Holford's book 'Solve your Skin Problems'. " Once again thanks.

Rosepetal60 profile image
Rosepetal60 in reply toPolski

Thank you for the Book recommendation, I’ve just bought a second hand good condition one off eBay 😊🌻

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Dry scalp

Hello, Skin community. I've never posted on here before but I'm wondering whether anyone else...
skylark15 profile image

Dry skin question

Do emollient creams like Cetraben, which are made from a mixture of white soft paraffin and liquid...
Nina69 profile image

Very dry skin

Hello, I have very dry, itchy skin and use epaderm to wash with as well as cetraben to moisturise...
Curly22 profile image

Itchy skin and then red dry patches

Hi. I hope someone can give me some advise. I have itchy skin, usually on my arms and then red and...
joannna profile image

Skin splitting every few weeks

Hi all, the skin on my mons pubis keeps splitting and is painful. I use sudocrem to heal it for...
sobs1962 profile image

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.