Question 1

hello , i have some itchy dry skin on my shoulders , my gp gave me elozart , but it seems not to be working . what else can i do ?

Accepted Answer

Coconut Oil: You need to moisturize from the inside out. Consider using coconut oil.  You will need about 3 tablespoons daily.  Additionally/alternatively, 3 tablespoons of olive oil can be helpful.  Fish oil good too. Peace and good health.  Sublingual B12 can be used for the itch.

Question 2

i am having left shoulder pain under shoulder blade and a dry skin area. need some help please?

Accepted Answer

Nerve irritation: You may have neck nerve root irritation.   Please make sure that you are not over exercising or lifting heavy things.  You will need to be evaluated by your family doctor 
and a specialist and physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Question 3

sunburn peeling, but one patch on my shoulder more like a scab. brownish, consolidated patch of dry skin. need for concern?

Accepted Answer

No: The scab area will be last to heal. Next time plan to avoid burning.

Question 4

hi i've got a yellow type dry skin on the end of my nipple. for a while i've had pain in my left shoulder blade which goes around under my armpit?

Accepted Answer

Exam needed: Breast discomfort around period time isn't unusual and it would be best to wait, if there is no discoloration, for your period to end before you have a careful breast exam. Mood disorder, palpitations, sweating may be due to hormonal swings, but hyperthyroidism, true depression, low estrogen status have to be ruled out. ?Eventual referral to a psychiatrist to help you cope and reduce anxiety

Question 5

how to heal dry skin?

Accepted Answer

DRY SKIN: Dry skin is often a result of excessive dryness in the house. Get a humidifier & make sure the relative humidity is at least 40%. Soaps & laundry detergents can aggravate dry skin. Use a body cleanser like cetaphil & all-free & clear for your laundry. And no fabric softeners! an underactive thyroid and certain oral medications can also trigger dry skin. If no better, see your general doctor.

Question 6

how do i improve dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Avoid over-washing: A daily moisturizing cream used 2-4 times a day helps to heal dry skin and to prevent return of the dry rash. Examples: Cetaphil, CeraVe, Eucerin. Some people avoid creams with lanolin, aloe, or fragrances because they are sensitive to the ingredients. If the skin is a bit reddened, is getting itchier, or is roughed up by scratching, one might add hydrocortisone 1% cream twice a day for 5-10 days.

Question 7

is having dry skin abnormal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Dry skin means that the epidermal surface is compromised and is losing water.  Pronged dry skin will enhance the risk of a skin infection.

Question 8

why do people have dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Multiple reasons: Could be hereditary, aging, as natural skin oils diminish, medical conditions such as asthma or thyroid disease. Daily skin care habits such as washing with harsh soaps, can also cause or worsen dry skin.

Question 9

what to do to cure dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Moisturizing lotions: I like water-based moisturizing lotions. My favorites are dml lotion and dml forte cream.  These are water based, and don't have any fragrences or colorings that could cause skin irritations.

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Question 10

is butter good for dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Butter: While butter has some moisturizing properties there are  less sticky,  inexpensive fragrance free moisturizers that are far better for dry skin.

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Hello , i have some itchy dry skin on my shoulders , my gp gave me elozart , but it seems not to be working . what else can i do ?

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I am having left shoulder pain under shoulder blade and a dry skin area. need some help please?

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Sunburn peeling, but one patch on my shoulder more like a scab. brownish, consolidated patch of dry skin. need for concern?

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Hi i've got a yellow type dry skin on the end of my nipple. for a while i've had pain in my left shoulder blade which goes around under my armpit?

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How to heal dry skin?

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How do i improve dry skin?

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Is having dry skin abnormal?

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