Dry skin??

[Razzar1977]

I know asking alot of questions today would just like to know what is working best for most people for their scaly skin on their body's. I have been trying that new aveeno lotion and body wash but doesn't last on me. I can't do baby oil have a phobia of anything greasy on my skin lol. Would be good to see what other people opinions are. X

[LuckyKat]

Hi Razzar, switching to Armour and supplementing iodine have both made huge differences to my skin. I used to be able to brush my arm and see the scales falling off. I think this is a 'finding the right medication for you' matter rather than different creams and potions.

Regards, Katy

[Razzar1977 in reply to LuckyKat]

Thanks lucky. I'm on T3 and what to supplement on iodine how do I go about doing this many thanks for ur help. Can u get without script x

[LuckyKat in reply to Razzar1977]

Hi Razzar, yes you can buy iodine online. I take tablets that are the same ratio of iodine and iodide as Lugol's solution. Iodine is controversial here and you might like to read up about it before jumping in. A good place to start is

healyourselfathome.com/HOW/...

[shaws Administrator in reply to Razzar1977]

I would be wary of using iodine supplements if you are hypothyroid. An excerpt:

If iodine deficiency isn't the cause of hypothyroidism, then iodine supplements provide no benefit and should not be used.

In fact, for some people with abnormal thyroid glands, too much iodine can cause or worsen hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism can be safely and effectively treated with the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levothroid, others).

(I have now lost the link I took the above from).

[greygoose in reply to shaws]

I totally agree with Shaws. Get tested for iodine before taking any.

In my expericience, the best thing to get rid of the scales is optimising your T3 levels. You have to be careful with creams and lotions because you never know what is in them. Anything you put on your skin will be absorbed, and there are some ingrédients you just Don't want Inside you!

[Justiina in reply to LuckyKat]

My skin is dry too. Taking off socks and see white layer of dust on my legs. If i look close it is like tiny cracks or fush scales on my skin. I sort of did not connect that to thyroid issues

[Razzar1977 in reply to Justiina]

Deffo connected x

[shaws Administrator in reply to Justiina]

This is a link which might be helpful re dry skin.

articles.mercola.com/sites/...

[Amber12345 in reply to LuckyKat]

Hi I have very dry skin I have started armour last couple of weeks still on levo as well I was just wondering how much iodine is it you take to help?

[LuckyKat in reply to Amber12345]

Hi Amber,

I took 12.5mg a day for a year. At that point I became sufficient in iodine and I've cut right back. Still trying to determining my maintenance dose, but it'll be lower.

Regards, Katy

[shaws Administrator in reply to Amber12345]

This is a link which might be helpful.

articles.mercola.com/sites/...

[Razzar1977 in reply to Amber12345]

I n not on iodine but would like to be I'f somebody knows where to get it and how much to take.

[Justiina]

Too bad you can't stand oily things I find coconut oil good tho it does not leave oily feeling for long but maybe you would find that bad as well.

[Razzar1977 in reply to Justiina]

I can give it a go xx

[Razzar1977 in reply to Justiina]

I know I like the smell to too😢

[Razzar1977 in reply to Justiina]

I got coconut oil it's white do u just melt it a bit lol ×

[Justiina in reply to Razzar1977]

I use spoon to scoop it and then just spread it. It melts in hands

[Razzar1977 in reply to Justiina]

Well I can give it ago lol xxx

[Amber12345]

Cocoa butter the best

[Razzar1977]

Ty amber x

[Hidden]

hi Razzar1977 i use E45 itch relief Dermatological cream its the best i've found that works best for me and if you would like some i've get it on prescription and i've got plenty of it hope this helps take care hope you some come to today if you know what i mean take care big hugs for you from me Alan xx

[Razzar1977 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Alan x

[Hidden in reply to Razzar1977]

hi Razzar1977 i have some spare if you need any i'll sent them though to you if you want take care bigalan xx

[Pink_Bear]

E45 for general use works for me, but if I get a troublesome patch I use Australian PawPaw ointment - I swear by it, fantastic for all sorts of skin problems. A bit expensive, but you can buy it on Amazon, eBay etc

[Razzar1977 in reply to Pink_Bear]

Ty pInkbear x

[SAMBS]

Purely because it makes my skin look better, also dry and scaly, I was prescribed in UK ? E105 cream, you can buy it in a chemist, I now have a French equivalent with same ingredients, but didn't fin either helpful with the dryness although the itching seemed less.

Now more recently I have started using all 'Dove' products, for shampooing and apreshampoo (forgotten what its called in UK) as well as for washing/shower and then their body skin lotion. They have all helped better than any other make I've used. My hair still comes out but it seems to have thickened a little more, at least you can't see my scalp through it now! My dry wrinkled skin at top of breastbone has also smoothed out a little and is not scaly anymore. My armsand shins skin is also much less scaly, itchy. I live in hopes perhaps the vitiligo will go away and my skin cells, ? melatonin, will also improve

[daftcats26]

I had terrible problems with dry skin and my skin is very sensitive too and over the years I tried so many things from very expensive creams to strange concoctions and In the end what works best for me is using baby head to toe wash, it's really mild and inexpensive, and great for washing off make up (I use Tesco's one) and I use an exfoliating glove every day. I don't scrub my skin off with it but just a quick rub really , especially areas prone to dry skin and then moisturise with Cetraben cream which I get off the Dr. You can get it on prescription or buy it from the chemist. The tub lasts a very long time. So this very cheap method works best for me anyway. I used to look like a lizard my skin was so awful and my skin now is great, soft, blemish free and I find quick daily exfoliating is key. Good luck finding what works for you, hope this helps. As others have said getting the right meds will help too.

[Razzar1977 in reply to daftcats26]

I to have exfoliating glove. It's ebarrassing when you have people u got really dry skin insides of my jumper when you take off theirs hundred of dead skin cells it'd embarrassing to take ur jumper of.think my daughter cetraban is it greasy ? Got phobia of greasy stuff on my hands or body x