Ok, i'm sure this is common, but i have had this dry, scaly, peeling dead skin (the only way i can describe it is like a sunburn peeling... dead skin) on my sides for years and I have tried all kinds of moistiorizers and it keeps coming back. I have tried scrubbing hard in the shower and it will come back. It doesn't hurt, it just looks bad. Please help if you have any advice to what it might be. I don't have the money to go to a dermatologist, but if this is only cured by medication by a dermatologist, then ok. But i just want to know if there are any home cures for it. Thanks.
2006-08-14 05:40:00 · 6 answers · asked by Laurali 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
You can try mixing light olive oil with sugar to make a paste (more sugar than oil) keep it in a air tight container don't let the water in it. Right before you get out of the shower turn it off and take some of the mix and rub on the area ,you don't have to rub hard. then turn the water back on and rinse off, you dont have to wash again. Try this a couple times a week ad see if it helps. Good Luck!!
2006-08-14 05:48:58 · answer #1 · answered by annerenee13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have fairly dry skin and i have always found moisturisers and drinking lot's of water hydrate the skin. Dead sea products are really good that gets rid of the skin and hemp is good for really dry skin.You can get it in the body shop and it also keeps the skins moisture so it won't crack. They have dermatologists in the hospital, so go to your GP and if it's that bad they'll refer you to the dermatologist. It doesn't cost anything.
2006-08-14 12:56:19 · answer #2 · answered by missy minx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I have been using a body serum and body lotion from Arbonne for the past few months. My skin has become severely dry due to a disease I have and medications. I started using these products and my skin no longer is dry and flaky and I'm not scratching myself raw. You can view it at http://www.wonderful.myarbonne.com in their online catalog. The only thing is they only ship to the U.S. and Canada. Good luck to you.
2006-08-14 13:07:58 · answer #3 · answered by arthurbel33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing on my face... Try OLAY Total Control, OLAY 7-Effect, skin products from Vichy (forgot product names), and a scrub gel all at the same time. Helped me...
2006-08-14 13:05:14 · answer #4 · answered by Duke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually all i can think of is you going to the dermatologist as uve tried scrubbing and moisturizers already.
2006-08-14 12:47:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try this soft e lotion stuff. it sounds ligit. and it looks like it works really well. I think all you need is just a really good moisturizer to put on everyday.
http://www.softecare.com/quickstore.cfm?do=detail&productID=73
2006-08-14 12:49:23 · answer #6 · answered by princess_blondie123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋