i got a staph infection in my leg in the begining of Jan. It's still healing but the skin in my leg is Flaking really bad. I put vasaline on it but it doesn't seem to do much. Any suggestions?
2007-02-01 04:27:44 · 8 answers · asked by chedderapples 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
Your skin is probably still healing and this is causing the flaking. If I were you, I'd apply some Eucerin cream (comes in a tub) to the affected area and see how it does. It's a really thick cream and a little goes a long way. Make sure that you're drinking enough water and getting plenty of sleep as both of these things will speed healing.
2007-02-01 04:38:56 · answer #1 · answered by Susan G 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad to hear that your leg is healing. First of all you need to get rid of the flaking skin. St Ives has a good apricot scrub & Clinique has a better one, but it is more expensive. After you exfoliate and get all the dead skin off you'll need to moisturize. Again Clinique has great products, but they are a little pricey. There are less expensive options that are still very effective. Eucerin lotion is great, even better if you can find it they put out a lotion for babies with cradle cap, why is dry flakey skin on a baby's head, this stuff is great, it will probably be in the baby section. Cocoa butter and shea butter are also very good. Good Luck!!
2007-02-01 16:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by princess_melissa_01 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-02 07:29:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
vaseline is not a moisturizer. the best solution is to use vitamin e oils or vitamin e lotion mixed with neutrogena sesame seed oil. always apply after a hot shower and do not towel dry your skin. let it air dry. that you maximize the moisture going into your skin.
2007-02-01 04:57:56 · answer #4 · answered by anna s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clinique Body Butter works really well, but it's a little pricey!
2007-02-01 04:36:34 · answer #5 · answered by molls131 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd recommend White Rain body lotion. It's so great!
2007-02-01 04:33:43 · answer #6 · answered by Lady Sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my sisters just had the same problem you can get special shampoo to help it you can it from boots
2007-02-01 04:45:53 · answer #7 · answered by churrrrrrrrrrrrn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i got it on my eyelids try some vaseline
2007-02-01 04:40:48 · answer #8 · answered by Scream Your Secrets 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋