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Advice from David about Treating really bad itchy scaly skin on hands, arms and feet (eczema)

 

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  1. I have a really bad itchy scaly skin on both my arms. I try and use Moisturizer all the time but only helps for a couple of hrs before it becomes dry and itchy again and starts to scale. When i wake up in the morning my bed is generally covered with skin peelings. I also have terrible itching on by foot as well. What product of yours should i try and how long should i keep using it.

    The product you should try is our Psorexederm cream at night with moisturizer several times during the day. The Psorexederm Cream relieves itch almost immediately and is applied before bed and as needed. If the skin itches, reapply it for relief. For your feet, apply the Psorexederm but don't rub it off, put on a pair of old socks to cover it and leave on overnight for best results then wash off in the morning. If there is itching between your toes and white spots or edges of skin on your feet there may be some tinea involved but since the Psorexederm has anti-fungal boric acid in it that should solve that problem too. If between the toes apply more thickly there to protect and heal the skin ...MORE
  2. I HAVE EXTREMELY ITCHY SKIN, I CANNOT STOP THE SCRATCHING, ITS THAT INTENSE, I HAVE OPEN SORES AS WELL, THIS IS ALL ON MY HANDS. I READ THAT THIS PRODUCT IS GUARANTEED NOT TO BURN.IF IT DOES BURN ON OPEN SORES, PLEASE SUGGEST SOMETHING ELSE AS I HAVE NOW WASTED ALOT OF MONEY ON PRODUCTS THAT BURN WHEN APPLIED.

    The Psorexederm (for psoriasis/eczema & dermatitis) is the least likely to sting and will immediately improve itch upon the first application. It is especially good for your hands as you have described. Nurses use it as they have to wash their hands all day between each and every patient, Bricklayers use it as the lime in cement is very damaging to the hands. Mechanics and painters use it as fuels and solvents are very damaging to the hands. I enjoy demonstrating it in the pharmacy as people immediately feel the benefit. ...MORE

QUESTION: really bad itchy scaly skin on arms and feet (eczema)
Hello Dr Hoskin Firstly i should tell u a little about me. I am 23yrs old so defenately outof my childhood and only diagnosed with eczema 1-2hrs ago.

I have a really bad itchy scaly skin on both my arms. I try and use Moisturizer all the time but only helps for a couple of hrs before it becomes dry and itchy again and starts to scale. When i wake up in the morning my bed is generally covered with skin peelings.

I also have terrible itching on by foot as well.

What product of yours should i try and how long should i keep using it.

I have been recomended your details by elder brother who used it on their son but wasnt sure what product it was.




ANSWER:

The product you should try is our Psorexederm cream at night with moisturizer several times during the day.

The Psorexederm Cream relieves itch almost immediately and is applied before bed and as needed. If the skin itches, reapply it for relief. To apply it first have a soft cloth such as an old towel handy to wipe off any excess as it is white in color.

Take some Psorexederm some and smooth it over the affected areas. It melts on skin contact and can be smoothed over a large area. When an area is covered any excess left on the skin is wiped off with the soft cloth to avoid it getting on your clothes or bed sheets. This sounds time consuming but is very simple when you actually do it.

For your feet, apply the Psorexederm but don't rub it off, put on a pair of old socks to cover it and leave on overnight for best results then wash off in the morning. If there is itching between your toes and white spots or edges of skin on your feet there may be some tinea involved but since the Psorexederm has anti-fungal boric acid in it that should solve that problem too. If between the toes apply more thickly there to protect and heal the skin

You can apply the Psorexederm as often as you like with complete safety. Due to the method of application it is best to use at home and use a moisturizer like Sorbolene with 10% glycerin during the day since it is colorless and just rubs in.

If after a week your skin still seems to be drying out during the day then you may need our Hypoallergenic Face and Body balm for day time use as it holds moisture in the skin better than sorbolene cream.

Avoid using soap. Two skin and body washes available at any pharmacy are NS Wash and Cetaphil. I like the NS Wash as it is a little more moisturizing than the Cetaphil but both are good. Please email me if you have any further questions, however I think this should have the problem under control quickly.

Avoid exposure to chemicals and allergens. Since the problem is on your arms it suggests perhaps your arms are exposed to something like an irritant plant if you garden, an irritant cleanser or product in the workplace or something unknown. Even sunscreens have been know to occasionally cause allergies.

If the itching problem hasn't improved much after 1 week , Try taking a non-drowsy antihistamine once a day. I would suggest Telfast 180mg as this seems the best for skin allergies. If it is a skin allergy this should give overnight improvement. It is doubtful it is an allergy since skin flaking is not usual however. Hope this helps you, Kind Regards,
David Hosking


QUESTION:
I HAVE EXTREMELY ITCHY SKIN, I CANNOT STOP THE SCRATCHING, ITS THAT INTENSE, I HAVE OPEN SORES AS WELL, THIS IS ALL ON MY HANDS. I READ THAT THIS PRODUCT IS GUARANTEED NOT TO BURN.IF IT DOES BURN ON OPEN SORES, PLEASE SUGGEST SOMETHING ELSE AS I HAVE NOW WASTED ALOT OF MONEY ON PRODUCTS THAT BURN WHEN APPLIED.
ANSWER:
I don't think the nappy rash cream is the best choice for your hands.

The Psorexederm (for psoriasis/eczema & dermatitis) is the least likely to sting and will immediately improve itch upon the first application. It is especially good for your hands as you have described. Nurses use it as they have to wash their hands all day between each and every patient, Bricklayers use it as the lime in cement is very damaging to the hands. Mechanics and painters use it as fuels and solvents are very damaging to the hands.

To use: You massage in and as it is zinc based it will leave a slight white coating on your hands which you simply remove by wiping with a soft cloth.with a soft cloth It is a little bit oily to protect your skin and it may possibly cause very slight mild stinging on open wounds although that is very rare. From the first application you would immediately feel wonderful relief of then tight,cracked sore and dry feeling that usually accompanies such hand problems. Some people put it on their hands thickly and put cotton gloves on so the cream doesn't get on the bedclothes for intensive treatment.

I enjoy demonstrating it in the pharmacy as people immediately feel the benefit. As for wasting your money, I guarantee it will help you or let me know and I'll refund your purchase price and postage in full. We rely a lot on word of mouth recommendations even over the internet so we want you to get results. I think you will be very surprised at how a non-cortisone product can be so effective. 16/03/2008


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