So, I realize that its winter in Canada, but since I've been pregnant, I have outrageously dry skin. Its so bad, that I have huge, hand-sized patches of eczema on my legs and arms.
Has anyone had this problem? Any suggestions for what to do (it hurts, and is crazy itchy).
bananas / 9973 posts
I have had crazy eczema my whole life. I need prescription steroid ointments (even the creams don't work well enough) when it's as bad as you describe. When it's not too bad, some OTC stuff that helps a lot is Eucerin Original Healing Cream and Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Moisture Cream. I also use Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Creamy Wash.
apricot / 263 posts
I also have terrible eczema! My staple products are Cetaphil cleanser, Cerave lotion and Aquaphor. I also like Curel Itch Defense lotion for its moisturizing properties; I find that it doesn't help at all with my itching, unfortunately. Shower in lukewarm water, don't stay in too long, gently pat dry and then immediately moisturize like crazy.
The hardest part for me is the itching. When it gets really intense, I put an ice pack on it. And I keep my nails trimmed really short. Good luck!
nectarine / 2274 posts
I had really dry skin and lips during my pregnancy, I used mustela nipple cream as chap stick (it felt really gross and made my lips super shiny) and L'Occitane Shea Butter.
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