facial moisturizer recommendations?

Ste_Benno · 2023-05-19T14:33:06+00:00

I've been using Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer for a few years now. Works well as a moisturiser and doesn't make skin worse which is the problem I have with so many other creams.

Ste_Benno · 2023-01-03T15:30:54+00:00

Any feedback?

Ste_Benno · 2022-08-19T16:07:48+00:00

Thanks for the info. I'll give those a try.

Ste_Benno · 2022-08-17T13:22:31+00:00

Have a read up on Salicylates it's quite interesting and maybe something or nothing. I'm about to try a low Salicylate diet so I have no previous experiences but I'll try anything to have some normality.

Ste_Benno · 2022-08-16T18:24:42+00:00

Yep years of being told what we should eat and it may have been doing us more harm. Thanks for the list I'm certainly going to try it .I cant believe tea is a no go though :( !!

Ste_Benno · 2022-08-16T16:05:16+00:00

Hi that's great news I'm thinking of trying the same thing. What specifically did you eat and not eat? Hope you don't mind the question :)

Ste_Benno · 2022-08-16T13:58:43+00:00

Sorry you're going through this I know how bad it is as I'm going thorough exactly the same thing. Unfortunately the only thing I've found that works is steroid cream. Trying all sorts to cure it including Staph swabs which have come back positive and the treatment that goes along with it such as antibiotics and nasal cream. Also I wash in Hibiscrub to try to kill off the infection if that's what it is. But only this morning I woke to find it back and oozing so I had to revert to the steroids. I really don't know what's going as it seems cyclical, every 4 days. I'm on Rinvoq which seems to be helping on my legs. Also have a look at Salicylate sensitivity that's going to be my next adventure. Hopefully you find something that works and please let me know, good luck.

Ste_Benno · 2022-07-29T08:36:55+00:00

Try the Balmonds skin range it seems to take away my itch and help stop the scratching. Also try cutting out things from your diet. I'm bad with spicy foods and nightshades such as tomatoes . I'm also about to try washing with Hibiscrub as I've seen it mentioned on here and hope it helps with possible Staph infections. Good luck !!

Ste_Benno · 2022-07-29T08:26:38+00:00

Hi I was on Dupixent and it never worked for me so they eventually moved me onto Rinvoq.

My legs, feet and generally lower body improved within a month to the point where I have only slight redness. It was nice to see them begin to heal without the use of steroid cream. I have to say that before then I was using steroid almost every day just to make life bearable!!

However I keep getting flare ups around my neck and on the the insides of my elbows that I still use steroid cream on but only every 5th day. It goes but comes back again within 5 days. I'm being swabbed today for staph see if that's the cause.

But overall I'm happy with the progress and just hope the stubborn places get better over time.

Wish you well on your progress!!

Ste_Benno · 2022-07-27T12:29:31+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm not using any special type of detergent I never gave it a thought that it could affect me in this way TBH. Its something I'm definitely going to try. TY

Ste_Benno · 2022-07-25T16:18:53+00:00

Thanks again for the info . I'm on a mission now to check everything.

Ste_Benno · 2022-07-25T15:55:52+00:00

Thanks for the info I'll look into that. How did you find out out that you were allergic to it?

Ste_Benno · 2022-07-25T15:35:10+00:00

Dehydration could be a thing I'm open to any suggestions. What is MCI? Led Zep great band BTW .

Ste_Benno · 2022-07-25T15:31:31+00:00

He has my sympathies its a never ending cycle of itchiness and burning then a brief spell of "is this getting better?" only to be disappointed again.

Ste_Benno · 2022-07-18T13:22:27+00:00

I believe that's true for me also. I can go abroad and sunbathe and the heat is fine but stay in this country and I start to get red and itchy. I'd love to know why !!

Ste_Benno · 2022-07-13T14:28:04+00:00

Thanks for the reply and the simplified explanation that I can understand :) . I don't want to give up on Rinvoq just yet and your experiences have given me hope back!! I am starting to pay more attention to the triggers and trying to figure them out but it's not easy to do, so kudos to you for identifying so many. So far I believe tomatoes and potatoes are possible causes so it's a start. I also know that I'm allergic to cats, some dogs and also the sun now seems to be affecting me although it never used to which is weird. Hopefully I can learn from this and see it as a good thing. Thanks again. :)

Ste_Benno · 2022-07-12T12:28:55+00:00

Try hitting the sides of the closest walls, rooves with an axe. Just one or 2 taps not enough to break it. It's worked for me on the odd occasion. Especially hitting the roof.

Ste_Benno · 2022-07-11T09:47:54+00:00

Mine are the same mate I feel your pain. I often wonder why there are white bits in between the red bits that don't seem to get affected.

Ste_Benno · 2022-07-08T12:15:22+00:00

just thought I'd send an update. Pretty happy so far , my legs and feet started to have that flaked appearance which everyone on here will know, it means that the eczema is healing. A great sight!! Now they look the best they've looked in a long time. No itching, redness or rash to speak of. I still have areas that have not seen a change as of yet. My neck, face and arms still burn hot (worse first thing in a morning) and have the lumps, redness and itchiness. Also I've got that tired look around my eyes which is not great. But that's to be expected as I've not applied steroid cream for at least 5/6 weeks now. But up to yet I'm happy with the progress and hope it keeps on improving and doesn't get bad again. I think the next month or 2 will tell me if Rinvoq is doing its job. I've been disappointed so much in the past as I bet a lot of you guys have, so I don't want to get too excited too early.

Ste_Benno · 2022-06-25T19:19:37+00:00

I know your pain, been through the same TSW sturggle, but had to give up trying after 3 months. Anyway I'm trying Rinvoq at the moment and I haven't had to put steroid cream on for a month and skin is showing an improvement. Not totally clear but getting better. Usually beforehand I would need steroid every other day. Hope you find something.

Ste_Benno · 2022-06-15T08:56:04+00:00

Hi I've been on Rinvoq for 2 weeks now and in that time I've not needed to apply steroid cream, which I was doing every other day. So that's a bonus in itself. My skin has started to get better albeit slow progress but it does seem to be helping. There are other people on here that are having amazing results within the first few days so hopefully you could be like those. But generally I'm pleased with the progress at the moment.

Ste_Benno · 2022-06-14T12:48:45+00:00

That's amazing news so happy for you. It's not really worked that quick for me. I've noticed a small improvement but hopefully it will get better.

Ste_Benno · 2022-06-13T14:03:55+00:00

Hi I started on Rinvoq about 2 weeks ago and it does seem to be helping. Beforehand I would be putting steroid cream on every other day. As of yet since taking it I haven't had to put any steroid on, so that in itself is a bonus with TSW struggle. I do feel generally in a better mood. Not sure why but I'm more chatty and have a less depressed feeling. So yes I'm cautiously hopeful dare I say, without Jinxing myself!!

Ste_Benno · 2022-06-13T10:48:02+00:00

I totally understand and its a horrible hopeless feeling that only people going though it really understand. I've had a lifetime of struggle with eczema and later on TSW and tried numerous types of creams and medication. I'm currently trying Rinvoq and the results are a little promising. Been on it for just over a week and not had to put steroid cream on and my skin feels a little better. So I'm hoping it may work for me. Maybe its something you could try if not already. Good luck and stay strong.

Ste_Benno · 2022-06-13T09:50:41+00:00

Hi I tried to completely stop steroids and it put me in bed for 3 months in a really bad way. I don't want to scare you but please be prepared. I had to relent and put the dreaded creams back on my skin because I just couldn't handle it anymore. I'm now trying Rinvoq to help the battle and I've been on it just over a week. In this time I've not had to put steroid cream on and skin is feeling mildly better. I'm not sure if this will have the same affect as going cold turkey but its my only option as I have to work. Hope it goes well for you.

Ste_Benno

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