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Can anyone recommend a good moisturiser.Since my op my skin especially around my scar is peeling as if I have sun burn. My legs are awfully dry too. I have one or 2 that I nornally use, ie Nivea etc but they don't seem to help.


Any suggestions please

Florence in the hebrides

I have really dry skin and have also got quite a few scars from operations.

The doctor gave me a Doublebase Gel which is in a large pump action tub and also Aveeno. Both are very good.

I have also bought O'Keeffe's Skin Repair body lotion which I got online and that is really good although a bit more expensive than the others.

Kath. x

I think Aveeno moisteriser is great.It is light and not greasy.

I was prescribed a big pump container of E45 by the hospital to help ease things when I reacted badly to medication.

Castor oil.

E45 would be my suggestion too. I think they do an E45 incorporating an itch cream now.

E45 was given to me by the hospital for dry skin and scars.

Brilliant.

Sue, the doctor recommended it when my daughter was injured more than thirty years ago. I always have some in now.

Same here E45, always have it in the house.

I'd go for E45 as well. Like Emma, we normally have it available.

as other people have said ,try Aveeno, I can get a big bottle once a month along with my Pills for diabetes, its very good ,
iris :-D

It may be an idea to phone your doctor for advice, Florence, as the scar area is involved.

Thankyou for all your suggestions. I have used Aveeno but I found it very heavy. I may just ring dr on mon ,ask her advice although the E45 sounds a good choice.

The hospital did say not to spray any perfume over the area and try to use a non perfumed soap or shower gel when washing. its healing but feeling it sore in places.

Thanks again
Florence in the hebrides

Florence ............

it is also important to use a little gentle massaging of the scar tissue and surrounding area as you apply whichever lotion you decide to use to prevent it hardening and becoming uncomfortable later.

I learned that after 2 mastectomies left huge scars from breastbone round to my shoulder blade on each side. Movement became more restricted as the scar tissue tightened. A physiotherapist who specialised in the treatment of post-mastectomy patients showed me how to do it.

I found fragrance-free Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizer with natural colloidal oatmeal to be ideal for me.

Bio Oil worked for me but it is an oil and not a cream. I fell onto a brick wall when I was 18 and yes I was sober. It left me with a scar of about 10cm or 4” in a v shape on my leg but it has faded amazingly.

BC... Had the most beautiful skin
All she used was the good old faithful..

Ponds vanishing cream.. :-D :-D :-D

Tesco and Morrison's sell Child's Farm products which include a baby moisturiser, etc. I got some for my face as I began suffering with very dry skin, psoriasis and rosacea. It's very gentle and works for me. It's not specifically for faces but does what I need.

Hope you will find something that helps, Florence

Lizxx

This is like old times, I answer late at night and the thread dies!

Lizx

This is like old times, I answer late at night and the thread dies!

Lizx

Florence, whichever cream you choose to try, you have to slap it on all over like 'Enery did with his wotsername. :-D