See All
Preferences
My Communities
My Discussions
My Email Digests





Soap is detergent. Detergents strip away grease! That is why we use detergent on our dishes. Your skin needs its 'grease'. If you scrub away your natural oil with soap, there is nothing to protect the water in your skin and it dries out, gets dry, scaly, and itchy. As we mature, our skin loses its capacity to moisturize and keep our skin supple, so steps should be taken to conserve the protective layer of our skin for maintenance.
Saturate affected area with warm(NOT HOT) water for 10 minutes. A soak in the tub is more effective than a shower, but any water exposure is necessary for 10 minutes. Barely pat dry, leave skin damp. Within 2 minutes of stepping out of shower, apply Cerave lotion or cream liberally from face to toes, THEN apply your vaseline/crisco.
Not everything that is greasy is effective to MOISTURIZE the skin. The skin needs its moisturization (water plus Cerave) then the protectant(vaseline/crisco) to seal it all in.
You will notice a difference in 1-2 weeks!!!!!View Thread

Most mild eczema will clear with these skin care tips and no medication at all. Hopefully the "dents" will improve over time.View Thread




See Related Women's Health Communities
Women's Health Newsletter
Find out what women really need.
Other Skin Problems & Treatments Information
More Related Communities
The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatments or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.
Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource, but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.
Health Solutions From Our Sponsors
©2005-2013 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.
WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.

