Itchy skin-what cream to use?

[honeymummy]

My poor old mum's back is driving her mad, its constantly itching bless her!
she uses itch relief E-45 cream, but has to keep applying it.

what cream would you recomend for her to use??

I did exfoliate her skin for her and applied dermalogica ultra rich body cream last night and her skin felt less dry afterwards.
but the itching is back!!

We do live in a hard water area and being wintertime, shes wearing thicker jumpers etc.
There is no apparent rash on her back, its quite pink and can feel small little bumps.

any advice would be most grateful!

 

[Carlz]

Hiya,
Sound slike ezcema to me. I have it on my back and is constantly itchy tried e45 and doesnt work. I had to go to the doctor for some cream which did the job but now has come back.
I would adivse her to seek medical advice.

 

[grumpycat]

try dermalogica's super rich repair, i tried it on my daughters ecema and it really helped,

 

[LADY STARDUST]

You can also get e45 with a smidge of hydrocortisone in it over the counter too; she could try that first before gettiing a higher strength of hydrocortisone from the doctors...xXx

 

[rouge]

If she doesn't know what's causing it then she really ought to see her GP.

 

[Emily9]

Epaderm cream (the tubs are quite large), you can either get it from the doctors on perscription or off the internet, when u put it on the back wear a clean top to sleep in, to lock the moisture in.

I have a very bad reaction (dermatitis) to the nail products i use no matter what gloves etc or protection i wear it gets through i'm even trying out surgical gloves atm from my skin specialist and they don't work! but my skin itches that badly the heat builds up and i get a burning sencation, the skin is very dry and splits constantly, epaderm cools it down, stops the itching and moistens my skin within 2 nights of using it with cotton gloves my skin is back to normal.

 

[rouge]

Epaderm cream (the tubs are quite large), you can either get it from the doctors on perscription or off the internet, when u put it on the back wear a clean top to sleep in, to lock the moisture in.

You can also get e45 with a smidge of hydrocortisone in it over the counter too; she could try that first before gettiing a higher strength of hydrocortisone from the doctors...xXx

try dermalogica's super rich repair, i tried it on my daughters ecema and it really helped,

That's fine IF YOU KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. The fact is that honeymummy's mum does NOT know what is causing the itching and she should go to her GP to find out the cause before she starts applying all sorts to her skin. You have no idea whether any of these suggestions will make the problem worse because you don't know what it is.

 

[fozzyo]

If it does turn out to be something like Eczema then I'd suggest Aloe Propolis Creme (Google will help you find a supplier). I have several clients who use this now and its changed their skin and lives more than steroid creams without the side effects of said creams.

Good luck in finding out the cause, and also a suitable solution.

Mat xx

 

[daisyl]

That's fine IF YOU KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. The fact is that honeymummy's mum does NOT know what is causing the itching and she should go to her GP to find out the cause before she starts applying all sorts to her skin. You have no idea whether any of these suggestions will make the problem worse because you don't know what it is.

In all fairness none of the above are likely to cause any harm in reality - lets keep it in proportion and avoid over reacting here.

 

[rouge]

In all fairness none of the above are likely to cause any harm in reality - lets keep it in proportion and avoid over reacting here.

They may not cause any problems but they may stop the GP from being able to identify the problem if these creams mask symptoms.

 

[Lellipop]

In all fairness none of the above are likely to cause any harm in reality - lets keep it in proportion and avoid over reacting here.

I dont think its a case of over reacting I think that what Rouge is saying is you dont know what the problem is so how can you treat it ?
This is a professional site and as professionals we should not be treating medical problems.

 

[daisyl]

I dont think its a case of over reacting I think that what Rouge is saying is you dont know what the problem is so how can you treat it ?
This is a professional site and as professionals we should not be treating medical problems.

Hi Lellipop

I am a medical professional and prescriber, have been for over 20 years, so I think I am well versed to treat medical probs - so my advice is actually in a medical capacity.

Obviously without actually seeing her condition it would not be possible to make an accurate diagnosis - BUT in my medical capacity I do know that the creams recommended will not do harm, (and unlikely to mask symptoms). X Hope that clears up the confusion.

 

[daisyl]

They may not cause any problems but they may stop the GP from being able to identify the problem if these creams mask symptoms.

Highly unlikely X

 

[rouge]

I dont think its a case of over reacting I think that what Rouge is saying is you dont know what the problem is so how can you treat it ?
This is a professional site and as professionals we should not be treating medical problems.

Thank you, that is exactly my point. :hug:

Daisyl, I know you are highly qualified and have much experience, and I respect that, but I stand by my opinion (as a qualified dispensing technician with 20 years' experience) that this lady should be seeing her GP - or at least speaking to a pharmacist - before she starts using OTC creams, not relying on recommendations and suggestions from people who can only hazard a guess as to what may be the problem and who have little or no medical training.

 

[daisyl]

Thank you, that is exactly my point. :hug:

Daisyl, I know you are highly qualified and have much experience, and I respect that, but I stand by my opinion (as a qualified dispensing technician with 20 years' experience) that this lady should be seeing her GP - or at least speaking to a pharmacist - before she starts using OTC creams, not relying on recommendations and suggestions from people who can only hazard a guess as to what may be the problem and who have little or no medical training.

Of course she should see her GP - HOWEVER, the creams recommended are extremely unlikely to mask symptoms or cause harm (as a qualified prescriber) - thats the point.

From the sounds of the original poster - she is a lady who is unlikely to go see her gp (some people are just like that), and so lets keep things in proportion.

Thanks for the rep guys. X

 

[nailzoo]

Look at the cause of the itchiness, not a quick fix.

Seek the professional advice of a doctor or a dermatologist.. they will give the right advice, rather than on online forum diagnosis, where the symptoms cannot be seen.

There can be many opinions and advice, but when it comes to "medical", they should be seen and treated by a professional.