Re: Supplements for very dry skin?

[Guest guest]

Does anyone know of any non-hormonal supplements that can help with very dry skin? I've heard that oils like flaxseed, borage seed and evening primrose are good for dry skin, but I'm uncertain how much one should take of these. The borage and evening primrose oil are high in omega 6 fats and too much of these are pro-inflammatory.Does anyone have any suggestions on supplements and dosages?Thanks.

Are you on Crixivan? (Just checking) This drug can cause excessive dry skin and chapped lips. A dose of 1300 mg twice a day of Primrose oil has been used for skin conditions.

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[Guest guest]

First, the thoughts below are great! Second--not sure that omega-6 are so

pro-inflammatory!! To the contrary. There are different varieties of

omega-6 and the ones in evening primrose, for example, may help in

conditions like eczema. Still, I think omega-3 in fish oil is probably

better. The BEST is probably hemp oil!

But perhaps better might be to get a nice emollient or skin lotion to

moisturize the skin. My calves get awful dry (maybe age-related, maybe HCV

related? don't know)--but I just use some lotion acquired from stays in

hotels at conferences and such. So I don't have a specific recommendation

for a particular one. Aveda has good products and they are very socially

aware, produce environmentally sound products that recognize the need for

conservation, etc.

M.

At 11:07 PM 2/26/2004 +0000, you wrote:

>If your skin dryness is due to medication ( I had that on Norvir, dry, red

>and

>easy to get allergic reactions it was a nightnmare, I used to get a purple

>face

>just by washing my hair) try using a soap bar called purpose, it help me a

>lot.

>Use cooller water when taking a shower, hot water drys your skin.

>Take shorter shower, the longer the shower the more dry the skin.

>Don't use soap every time you shower try every other shower or once every 3

>showers.

>Drinking alchol might also make your condition worse.

>

>hope this help

[Guest guest]

I have been on Crixivan since 10/95 and have suffered from excessively dry skin. My dermatologist prscribed Lac-Hydrin (for the body after showering) and Cleocin for the face. They do help.

Also, I now shower every other day and limit the time I spend showering. No more long hot showers for me. Instead of hot water, I now use warm water.

Make sure the humidity in your bedroom, especially in winter, does not go below 35%.

These have helped me. Hope it helps.

Vim

melsiffacolyte wrote:

Does anyone know of any non-hormonal supplements that can help with very dry skin? I've heard that oils like flaxseed, borage seed and evening primrose are good for dry skin, but I'm uncertain how much one should take of these. The borage and evening primrose oil are high in omega 6 fats and too much of these are pro-inflammatory.Does anyone have any suggestions on supplements and dosages?Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info. My skin is very dry. I have a question by Petrolatum do you mean Vaseline.

Thanks,

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