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Itchy skin

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NanKate Wed 15-Oct-14 17:17:15

A few months back I started experiencing itchy skin, mostly round my neck and upper chest. This has now progressed to my back too. It isn't all the time but mostly in the evening.

I have booked an appointment with the Doc but can't see her until early November.

I have used all the usual over the counter creams, powders which give a small amount of relief. To be honest a cold wet flannel helps the most.

Have considered buying a Chillow which will keep my back cool during the night.

Do you have any suggestions for whatever it is, eczema, dermatitis, an allergy that work for you, to keep me going for the next few weeks ?

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Atqui Thu 30-Oct-14 21:56:56

It's interesting to read about the onset of the itching being in the evening. My daughter has the same thing and she is only 35. apparently it only starts when it gets dark, and is on her shoulders.

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Gracesgran Thu 30-Oct-14 23:06:34

Coolgran I use a Persil Non Bio but have wondered if Fairy might be better. I also found I couldn't use a softener.

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NanKate Mon 03-Nov-14 15:40:55

At last managed to see the Doc about my itchy skin which is definitely eczema (just like my poor youngest GS).

I must keep my skin permanently moisturised with Dermol 500, plus Sudacreme and drink more water to keep my hydrated.

Anyone else on a similar regime ?

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Pittcity Mon 03-Nov-14 17:37:40

Our family hint is to use Aqueous cream instead of soap in the bath, shower etc. and as a moisturiser. It is very cheap to buy and available everywhere.

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rosequartz Mon 03-Nov-14 20:19:52

I saw this online the other day:

www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2813401/Sarah-Vine-Beauty-Sleuth-Soothe-sensitive-skin.html

also saw this a while ago:

www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1368178/How-mothers-homemade-eczema-cure-turned-100-000-year-business.html

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NanKate Wed 05-Nov-14 09:45:33

Many thanks Rose I shall read those articles.

Just got an appointment with my acupuncturist who has sorted out masses of things for me over the years, so I hope he can do the same with my eczema.

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Tish275 Thu 13-Jun-24 15:46:01

Pay a visit to pharmacist, I was recommended hydrocortisone cream which started to ease symptoms after first use

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Allsorts Thu 13-Jun-24 15:49:33

I use non bio and do an extra rinse. The only cream that helps me is Cetraben. Our skin gets so dry as we get older, as someone said getting older not for sissies x

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Jaxjacky Thu 13-Jun-24 15:51:14

The OP is ten years old!!

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