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What Causes Dry Skin Around The Face And Limbs While On Immuno-suppressants?
Question: I m a sjogrens syndrome patient on immunosuppressive medication for past three years. I have dry skin especially in feet and hands and experience severe dryness of lips and cheeks very often. I have blackheads. Kindly suggest me a cleanser, body soap, face and body moisturizer that is not very expensive. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Moisturizers & preventive measures for dry skin.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, Hi & Welcome.
I can understand your problems of having dry skin, dry eyes, and dry mouth due Sjogren's disease.
For dry skin I would advise you to use one of the following moisturizing soaps that are economical and easily available:
1. Himalaya Nourishing Cream and Honey Soap
2. Dove Cream Beauty Bar
3. Olay Moisturizing skin cream or
4. Lacto Calamine lotion
Besides moisturizers I will also suggest you the following preventive measures for dealing with dry skin:
1. Take short, warm baths or showers. They do not remove skin oils as completely as hot water.
2. After bathing, XXXXXXX dry and use one or more of the moisturizing techniques mentioned in the next item.
3. Apply moisture frequently.
4. Trap moisture in the skin immediately after bathing or showering while your skin is still damp or moist by applying a thin layer of petroleum jelly (Vaseline), bath oil or even some cooking oils such as safflower oil or canola oil).
5. Drink plenty of water and remain well-hydrated.
6. Use a humidifier, especially if you have forced-air heat which is especially drying. Avoid sitting in front of a fan or air conditioning vent, and wear goggles or protective eyewear when you go outdoors.
7. After swimming, make certain that you shower and then immediately use a moisturizer
Hope the suggestions given above would be useful in preventing the dry skin.
However, if you have any follow up query, please feel free to ask.
Best wishes.
Moisturizers & preventive measures for dry skin.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, Hi & Welcome.
I can understand your problems of having dry skin, dry eyes, and dry mouth due Sjogren's disease.
For dry skin I would advise you to use one of the following moisturizing soaps that are economical and easily available:
1. Himalaya Nourishing Cream and Honey Soap
2. Dove Cream Beauty Bar
3. Olay Moisturizing skin cream or
4. Lacto Calamine lotion
Besides moisturizers I will also suggest you the following preventive measures for dealing with dry skin:
1. Take short, warm baths or showers. They do not remove skin oils as completely as hot water.
2. After bathing, XXXXXXX dry and use one or more of the moisturizing techniques mentioned in the next item.
3. Apply moisture frequently.
4. Trap moisture in the skin immediately after bathing or showering while your skin is still damp or moist by applying a thin layer of petroleum jelly (Vaseline), bath oil or even some cooking oils such as safflower oil or canola oil).
5. Drink plenty of water and remain well-hydrated.
6. Use a humidifier, especially if you have forced-air heat which is especially drying. Avoid sitting in front of a fan or air conditioning vent, and wear goggles or protective eyewear when you go outdoors.
7. After swimming, make certain that you shower and then immediately use a moisturizer
Hope the suggestions given above would be useful in preventing the dry skin.
However, if you have any follow up query, please feel free to ask.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you for your timely reply.
I currently use original cinthol (which dries skin sometimes) and sunsilk shampoo.
I will switch to your recommendations.
Thank you suggesting such economical options - It really makes a difference to me. Are Dove shampoos safe to use?
I currently use original cinthol (which dries skin sometimes) and sunsilk shampoo.
I will switch to your recommendations.
Thank you suggesting such economical options - It really makes a difference to me. Are Dove shampoos safe to use?
Brief Answer:
Dove shampoos are safe to use.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, Welcome back.
Thanks for your compliments and the reply.
Dove shampoos has gently cleansing and moisturizing properties and the most useful ingredients like Glycerine and water are present in highest in concentration.
Take care.
Regards.
Dove shampoos are safe to use.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, Welcome back.
Thanks for your compliments and the reply.
Dove shampoos has gently cleansing and moisturizing properties and the most useful ingredients like Glycerine and water are present in highest in concentration.
Take care.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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