Thanks S,

I use paraffin gel usually but like any emoillent it's ridiculously greasy and ruins clothes/Pj bed linen! I might try that shea butter stuff, as you say nothing to lose. I also was told about udo's oil, but holding off at the minute as it's so expensive to just take punt on.

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Hi Folks,

I'm finding that the unpredictable weather is making me a walking flake-ball and it's really embarrassing, especially getting undressed for bed when it looks like I'm snowing! Can anyone recommend an oil I can take regularly to help with dryness? Thanks!

The only downside is that I've bruised my self by trying to scratch through them in my sleep....

Can I just share something that has been helpful to me recently - I bought some all in one pyjamas reacently - feet out, front zip. Comfy and when I use cream at night (betnovate RD at the moment as not too bad, but it is everywhere!) I don't scratch half as much especially in my sleep as I can't ge...

I was just thinking the same thing!! We have a leather sofa and chair and I always find the base of my back itchy and hot when I sit on it so usually have a cushion under my back, so yes, they can!

Hiya, I know exactly how you feel - I get so depressed and embarrassed by flare ups that I stay in a lot when it's bad, which just adds to the problem! I used oral steriods for a while and they were brilliant, together with dermovate (which I hate to use, but it works, and quickly). hope this helps ...