Can you count the number of open wounds on your body? I can't.
I'm not talking about thin skin in the emotional sense, but rather in the epidermal sense. Needless to say, it sucks. I have a form of eczema- Pompholyx - that attacks my fingers on a regular basis, and I am beginning to suspect I have other forms/presentations of the affliction as well. I itch all the time. There is never a waking moment in which I am not aware of something irritating my skin.
I have a rather large wound on my ankle, which is a result of my scratching and scratching and scratching. At first I thought it was flea bites, to which I am very allergic, but it's been happening all over without any sign of bites as of late.
I'm not talking about thin skin in the emotional sense, but rather in the epidermal sense. Needless to say, it sucks. I have a form of eczema- Pompholyx - that attacks my fingers on a regular basis, and I am beginning to suspect I have other forms/presentations of the affliction as well. I itch all the time. There is never a waking moment in which I am not aware of something irritating my skin.
I have a rather large wound on my ankle, which is a result of my scratching and scratching and scratching. At first I thought it was flea bites, to which I am very allergic, but it's been happening all over without any sign of bites as of late.
It's awful.
I fear the itch.
Last night, in a fit of desperation, I ran across the road to Wal-Mart and got some Gold Bond Aloe and E body wash along with some Oatmeal and something else lotion by Aveeno. I've used the lotion twice, which alleviated my itchiness for a little while at least. I've just now used the body wash and hoping to see improvement over the coming days.
Gold Bond products, especially their lotions, are fabulous. Hope this helps out your sore situation!
ReplyDeleteI have a poultice I use for all sorts of things from softening up boils to be popped/lanced, as well as for pink eye, puffy eyes, and other irritations. You might want to give it a try. Brew a cup of tea (Lipton type). Take the bag, still warm, not scalding hot, and squeeze out liquid until it's no longer drippy but moist with hot-to warm tea. Place on sore or other afflicted area. Leave in place until the bag goes cold. If possible, refrigerate tea bag (in a little tea) to chill it, so it can be used cold (for summer--it might help).