What's a good remedy for a dry and chapped elbow?

Question

I've tried several different kinds of lotions and nothing works. Is there a natural solution? Or might I have to get a perscription?

You all make choosing "Best Answer" really hard.

Answer 1

During the winter, my knuckles get so dry that they crack and bleed. I tried different lotions, but nothing worked. At night I would lather them in lotion, and then sleep wearing gloves! Like I said, NOTHING worked. Then one day a concerned friend went to the Body Shop and purchased me a small tub of body butter. What a difference! The moisture really stayed with me! Within a few days, my hands were healing.

Answer 2

Here is a home remedy you can try:

Mix together the yolk of one egg, slightly beaten, and 2 tsp of olive oil, added in drops to the egg. Apply this heavy cream and allow to dry. Rinse with cool water.

Here's to smooth elbows!

Answer 3

good remedy dry chapped elbow

Answer 4

I had the same problem for years and when I finally went to the dermatologist for it,it was actually psoriasis not dry skin,that's why lotions won't clear it.A hydrocortizone cream should clear it up.Just use once or twice a day,whatever it says on the package.

Answer 5

Honey. Messy, I know, but it helps the skin and is a natural ointment. You can put it on and wrap the elbow area with something and rinse it off after 15-20 minutes. Honey also works well on cuts and scrapes.

Answer 6

It's possible you could need a prescription..try olive oil if you want something natural.

Answer 7

Put vasiline or a thick salve on them at night, and during the day, use a heavy, thicker lotion, try one of the more expensive lotions, they are better. Something thats greasy.

Answer 8

Utter Butter or Bag Balm is the best you can buy it at most feed stores. They use it for utters on cattle.. I know it sounds weird but it works the best..

Answer 9

Elbow grease. aka vasoline

Answer 10

Eucerine Lotion. Good medicinal moisturizing agent.