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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I'm having a small issue with patchy dry skin all over my body which is stopping me from arranging meets and getting me down.
Is there anyone else in the same boat ? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Yeh I don't think it's anything to worry about. I use to have eszema 25 years ago but this is different
I've tried 3 different over the counter creams over the last 3 months but no joy. |
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I do too, I react to loads of foods, drives me mad. As a kid it was just milk that set it off x avoiding gluten and wheat is a nightmare, it's hidden in all sorts and a lot of the alternative breads etc are truly vile x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I've been using diprobase for the past few weeks but it's not working. I did have a regular fb until Christmas but she stopped contact because I wasn't putting out do to this |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've been using diprobase for the past few weeks but it's not working. I did have a regular fb until Christmas but she stopped contact because I wasn't putting out do to this"
try the E45 cream but prescribed also try a change in diet  |
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"I've been using diprobase for the past few weeks but it's not working. I did have a regular fb until Christmas but she stopped contact because I wasn't putting out do to this"
I'm really sorry this is effecting you so much. That's really hard xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I've been using diprobase for the past few weeks but it's not working. I did have a regular fb until Christmas but she stopped contact because I wasn't putting out do to this
I'm really sorry this is effecting you so much. That's really hard xx"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Perhaps it's worth going to see a dermatologist Op?
I know Eperderm I have a whole chemist of creams in my household (a son having severe ezcema)
One thing I've found is using porridge oats baths or as a wash can help just sooth the skin for a short while.
Or try using cool black tea as a wash (tea has natural antihistamines in it)
I've in the past had to wet-wrap my son for a week due to a horrendous flare up.
It could also be worth asking for a skin prick test to establish if there is anything in your diet that could be causing your skin to continue with this.
Happy to give you anymore advice if you need it Op.
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Since no one on here knows what it looks like or the potential diagnosis I suggest going to see your GP for a diagnosis mate. Eczema and Psoriasis are benign and easily treated but there are other conditions that can resemble this that needs a medical opinion especially if you've had it for 3 weeks and it's not improving whatever you try. It may need steroid cream or other prescription only medication. There are GP services that operate online so you can speak with one over skype and show them your bits. Good luck buddy. |
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I (Mr) used to have excema on my hands and elbow joints really badly in my early twenties.
Turned out it was a combination of materials at work and the sheer amount of alcohol i consumed..so i wore gloves and switched beers 
My point is untill you can be diagnosed look at what you have done differently recently with regards to things to come in contact with your skin. |
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OP your skin condition won't put many people off, it's just your own body confidence that's stopping you.
Get to your GP and if necessary ask for a referral to a dermatologist. They will be able to diagnose your condition and prescribe treatments to help. It may not be a curable condition but you can find help to live with it.
I have a little known skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa which is incurable. No treatments have helped me so far and I just try to live with it. I have lots of scars from my condition but I try not to let them worry me too much. If I let them affect my life i would never get my kit off |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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if it is exzema based then you may want to see if your doctor will prescribe "dermol" for you....
it is a slight higher based cream which is great on skin and can be used as either a lotion or a shower cream... |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"if it is exzema based then you may want to see if your doctor will prescribe "dermol" for you....
it is a slight higher based cream which is great on skin and can be used as either a lotion or a shower cream..."
slight correction... it can now be bought over the counter... it is slighty cheaper to get it via prescription.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Thanks again everyone
I will try the docs 1 more time tomorrow "
Failing getting a doctor's appointment try and see if you can find a walk in centre somw where, you'll wait ages but you'll be seen. Also see if you can find a badger/out of hours clinic that you can go to |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Not sure if ill get in trouble for this.
But if you put your postcode on the nhs site it will tell if there are any near you
https://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Walk-in centre/LocationSearch/663 |
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I suffer from psoriasis very badly n yes it’s put me off having meets as it’s made me self conscious n embarrassed but everyone I’ve met it hasn’t bothered them a bit some say they didn’t even notice it n have been so nice about it , it wouldn’t put me off meeting anyone with it x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I suffer from psoriasis very badly n yes it’s put me off having meets as it’s made me self conscious n embarrassed but everyone I’ve met it hasn’t bothered them a bit some say they didn’t even notice it n have been so nice about it , it wouldn’t put me off meeting anyone with it x "
After looking at your profile I wouldn't be put off you your sexy but Yeh it more self confidence that's the problem |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Not sure if ill get in trouble for this.
But if you put your postcode on the nhs site it will tell if there are any near you
https://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Walk-in centre/LocationSearch/663"
That's great thanks I will have a look now
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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i've had psoriasis for years, its gradually disappearing now, but see your doc! contrary to what a couple of people have said it is not easily treated at all...but get a proper diagnosis, because if it is that, then you need much more specific treatment than just moisturisers. it may just be contact dermatitis from something you've reacted to, that can last weeks after whatever it was has set it off, but that will also respond to short term steroids a lot quicker than just keeping it moisturised. Go to your Doc! i really dont think anyone cannot get an appointment in 3 months! It will put your mind at rest, worrying about it will only make you feel more self concious. good luck |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I will try and get some e45 today to see if it helps
Thanks everyone"
No don't get E45 its rubbish get doublebase gel its behind the counter but you get 500g pump for £10. Well it was that price when i got it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Lots of suggestions here and I definitely recommend lush dream cream mentioned above 
Also body shops hemp products are extremely good for all skin conditions |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Have you recently changed your wash powder or liquid. ? Check it’s non-bio that an wheat sets my skin off
An check with a gp as it could be something completely different. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Have you recently changed your wash powder or liquid. ? Check it’s non-bio that an wheat sets my skin off
An check with a gp as it could be something completely different. "
It could be the cold weather and central heating causing a flare up extra moisturiser is key x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It sounds like psoriasis I have suffered with it since I was younger. It always flares up at this time of year and when stressed. Dovobet is what I use to help sooth it but that prescription only I think as it’s a steroid cream. When I first had at 14 years old 90% of my body was covered in it and spent a lot of sessions under a sun lamp as that helps to cure it. Hope this helps |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you're struggling to get an appointment with your GP, talk to a pharmacist, often they can help with minor ailments.
Oilatum emollient is good for dry skin conditions, also putting good old fashioned oats in your bath might help too (tie a cup full us in an stocking or thin sock, hang under the hot tap as the bath is running and use to bathe the skin, like you would a sponge ~ that's naturally good for the skin whatever the problem is).
Good luck, I hope you find something that works.
V x |
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By *lceeWoman
over a year ago
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"I've had similar around my lower legs for some time, I find just ordinary baby oil helps a lot.
Mr B"
I’m trying this - I have it on my shins and it’s itchy if I touch it. It’s nothing weird and my other half would have it if it was contagious, it just drives me nuts! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A friend of mine suffers from really bad patches of dry skin like this and as well as using usual prescribed creams ( steroid when really bad ) goes on a sunbed just once a week and has noticed a big difference in how her skin is feeling . My son also has eczema and is always worse this time of year being covered up alot but when its sunny his skin is perfect , obviously i won't let him on a sunbed though .... I know it's not for everyone using sunbed but if you are open to it might be worth a try . Xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've had similar around my lower legs for some time, I find just ordinary baby oil helps a lot.
Mr B
I’m trying this - I have it on my shins and it’s itchy if I touch it. It’s nothing weird and my other half would have it if it was contagious, it just drives me nuts!"
Do you have the air con or heater on your legs when driving this can cause dryness x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Have you tried hydrocortisone cream or aqueseas(not sure on the correct spelling) cream? "
This. If hydrocortisone doesn't fix it then what you have is something to go see a GP about. That stuff will fix everything short of broken bones lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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A few years ago I had a very bad flare up of psoriasis on the chest and abdomen which made me very self conscious about meets so can sympathize. My skin cleared up but it did look very unsightly |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm having a small issue with patchy dry skin all over my body which is stopping me from arranging meets and getting me down.
Is there anyone else in the same boat ?"
Sounds like seborrhoeaic dermatitis (spelling?), had it on my scalp a while back and it was an absolute nightmare - I got prescribed a special shampoo for it at the gp (it's like a fungus or something), head and shoulders didn't help, tried putting oil on it, but that just made the dry skin flake off and caused red patches instead of dryness - hope this helps |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I have something that puts me off getting naked in front of others too.. but I promise it's more obvious to you... no one will hardly notice it when you're too busy being balls deep pounding them |
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"Try Eucerin you can buy it at Boots but I get it on prescription... it’s great stuff "
There are many different products out there. Some very expensive stuff too. However without knowing what the OP's condition is we could all recommend our personsal favourite. Now that may be as effective as recommending rubbing lard all over your body.
Best to see your GP who can prescribe something appropriate for you, and importantly monitor it's effectiveness. |
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"Thanks again everyone
I will try the docs 1 more time tomorrow
Failing getting a doctor's appointment try and see if you can find a walk in centre somw where, you'll wait ages but you'll be seen. Also see if you can find a badger/out of hours clinic that you can go to "
phone 111 they can get you an appointment at walk in - be sure to dress itsrealky getting you down etc x
Also have you just bought the creams or asked them to have a look in the pharmacy? We get asked all the things me so there is no need for embarrassment!
Is the skin itchy or sore or just dry? X |
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"I've had similar around my lower legs for some time, I find just ordinary baby oil helps a lot.
Mr B
I’m trying this - I have it on my shins and it’s itchy if I touch it. It’s nothing weird and my other half would have it if it was contagious, it just drives me nuts!"
try Dermol babe, it has an anti pruritic in it! I get such itchy legs in the winter months - this is really calming x |
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