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May 1, 2015
Danielle H.
I have really bad dry and irritated skin especially my legs. I have excema. How many times should I exfoliate my skin? I take really bad care of my skin and trying to get it back into good condition. Can anyone help?
May 1, 2015
Diana T.
I have psoriasis but it's mainly on my face - but since it makes my skin sensitive I don't exfoliate more than once a week with an abrasive scrub - I would suggest a gentle sugar scrub for your legs - it's gentle because the sugar melts at body temp so makes it nice - and of course moisturize with some heavy duty moisture from like oils like jojoba oil - that has helped my psoriasis
May 1, 2015
Danielle H.
Thanks Diana!
May 2, 2015
Shelley W.
If you have eczema the last thing you need is to exfoliate. It will actually makes things far worse. To counteract the itching and dry skin...warm showers and moisturizing. And avoid rapid temperature changes that force your body to start sweating profusely. Also avoiding scratchy and/or tight clothing. Stress also causes it to flare up as well. The reason your skin is having a bad flareup (as you mentioned super dry and irritated skin) is because its craving moisture. Apply a moisturizer that is fragrance and free of color to damp skin as soon as you get the shower before bedtime and then reapply in the morning. If you use any type of exfoliating product on an area affected by eczema you're only going to make the condition even worse.
May 2, 2015
Shelley W.
*fragrance free*
May 2, 2015
Diana T.
Well I'm not sure exactly how much different eczema is from psoriasis but mine gives me white scaley patches of skin that need to be exfoliated to be removed - that's pretty much the only way to remove the scaley dried skin without picking at it myself (which can leave my skin raw) but if sugar is too abrasive I know some people use an oatmeal scrub that helps - but BL also has some great articles that have helpful suggestions for both psoriasis and eczema - just go into the editorial tab and search "eczema" to find those articles
May 2, 2015
Shelley W.
They are different as night and day but are often confused as being one in the same. Eczema is a form of dermatitis while psoriasis is inflammatory...they both are but each require their own set of care instructions. Eczema is often the body's response to environmental exposures like to items or topical products that contain harsh chemicals while psoriasis often has a genetic link and responds to things going on within the body which is then reflected via the skin. Even the skin lesions are different. Medical treatments are even different as well. I have family members who some have eczema and some have psoriasis. Using scrubs on eczema just makes the condition worse. Now oatmeal baths...are great at soothing the itching...just don't soak in hot bathwater.
May 2, 2015
Alyx T.
I agree with Shelley. My mom gets flare up eczema on her elbows/upper arm and exfoliating just makes it a nightmare for her. When she's scratching and itchy I'll make an oatmeal paste with green tea for her, and leave it on for 5 minutes. It really helps her.
May 2, 2015
Danielle H.
Ahh ok, thanks everyone. I'll definitely try out your suggestions :)
May 3, 2015
Stephanie G.
Use Cetaphil. It helps my dry skin so much. My dad loves it too---he has dry patches of skin from Crohn's disease and it stops it from stabbing.